Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World

Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
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ISBN-10 : 9780521851817
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Book Synopsis Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World by : Daryn Lehoux

Download or read book Astronomy, Weather, and Calendars in the Ancient World written by Daryn Lehoux and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-08-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the popular instruments and texts (parapegmata) used in antiquity for astronomical weather prediction.


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