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Astronomy and Astrology in the Islamic World - The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys Blake, Stephen P. (Associate Professor, Emeritus, St. Olaf College)
Astronomy and Astrology in the Islamic World - The New Edinburgh Islamic Surveys
Blake, Stephen P. (Associate Professor, Emeritus, St. Olaf College)
This textbook surveys the major advances in the heavenly sciences from Isfahan, Maragha and Samarqand. It looks at the development of astronomy and astrology in the Islamic world from the 9th to the 17th century, and their influence on the beliefs and practices of individuals and institutions in the Islamic world and Europe.
224 pages, illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 22, 2016 |
| ISBN13 | 9780748649099 |
| Publishers | Edinburgh University Press |
| Pages | 184 |
| Dimensions | 157 × 234 × 11 mm · 294 g |