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Product Description
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient
Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient
societies
Discusses the union between early
astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between
science and superstition.
Explains the ancient
understanding of the zodiac and its twelve signs, the seven planets,
and the fixed circle of 'places' against which the signs and planets
revolve.
Demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes and handbooks.
Considers the relevance of ancient astrology today.
BLACKWELL COMPANIONS TO THE ANCIENT WORLD
This series provides sophisticated and authoritative overviews of periods of ancient history, genres of classical lit-
erature, and the most important themes in ancient culture. Each volume comprises between twenty-five and
forty concise essays written by individual scholars within their area of specialization. The essays are written in a
clear, provocative, and lively manner, designed for an international audience of scholars, students, and general
readers.
The second edition of this intellectually and practically engaging book, includes a valuable new section on justice and updated material throughout. While integrating the insights of ancient, modern and postmodern political thought, Thiele offers a thorough exploration of the art and craft of political theory.
Truth, etc. is a wide-ranging study of ancient logic based upon the John Locke lectures given by the eminent philosopher Jonathan Barnes in Oxford. The book presupposes no knowledge of logic and no skill in ancient languages: all ancient texts are cited in English translation; and logical symbols and logical jargon are avoided so far as possible. Anyone interested in ancient philosophy, or in logic and its history, will find much to learn and enjoy here.