![]() ![]() Even though the title just refers to astronomy, the scope of the volume also covers the various forms of astrology current in the period under discussion. The title could lead one to expect a much narrower focus both on the subject and time period than is the case. It provides a status quaestionis in a way which is at the same time accessible to the interested layman and contains a brilliant survey and much new to be learnt for the specialist in any parts of the vast topic covered as well. ![]() The individual chapters can also be read on their own, and the “Historical Glossary” and indices make it an excellent handbook as well. It is generously supplied with interesting and relevant illustrations and its structure and composition take the reader by the hand so that it can be read easily from cover to cover. Most of the cited works are from the last couple of decades and many new insights are here presented to a wider scholarly audience. ![]() That the field of ancient astronomy is under rapid development is evident from the bibliography alone. It is generally based on the most recent research and very informative without being inaccessible to the layman. This is an absolutely wonderful book, well-written and a pleasure to read. ![]()
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