{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-ancient-astrology-hardback-9781405110877","title":"A Brief History of Ancient Astrology (Hardback) 9781405110877","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Brief History of Ancient Astrology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Beck's account is eloquent, compelling, and accessible – even when dealing with technical aspects of horoscopy; it will be of consequence to all those interested in astral symbolism, in semiotics, or in the mentality underlying classical thought.\"\u003cbr\u003e –\u003cb\u003eLuther H. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e, University of Vermont\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRoger Beck (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405110877, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 15 November 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e176 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 14.5 x 2 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"[Beck's] writing is very clear, lively and accessible; concepts and technical details are well explained with few errors. As a 'brief introduction' it would be highly recommended.... There is a real niche for a lively and very brief introduction to ancient astrology such as Beck's.\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Classical Review\u003c\/i\u003e, 2008)  \u003cp\u003e“[Beck’s] writing is clear, lively and accessible; concepts and technical details are well explained…” (\u003ci\u003eThe Classical Review\u003c\/i\u003e, Vol 58 No. 1 2008)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is a work likely to entice readers to further pursue the subject … Recommended.\" (\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Roger Beck’s book does credit to the author: It is clear, and, possibly most importantly, it gives its reader a taste of what the study of ancient astrology may be like ... Should one look for an introduction to the extremely complex field of study, Roger Beck’s book is an excellent choice.\" (\u003ci\u003eBryn Mawr Classical Review\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Written in a charming colloquial style in which the personal voice of the author is present throughout, full of well-intentioned examples from ancient sources, and furnished with useful diagrams, Beck’s book is extremely user friendly … A book that does an excellent job at enabling non-specialists (such as classicists and ancient historians) to grasp both the science that underlies ancient astrology and the mentality that drove it.\" (\u003ci\u003eAestimatio: Critical Reviews in the History of Science\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Brief History of Ancient Astrology\u003c\/i\u003e explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes and handbooks.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders the relevance of ancient astrology today.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures. \u003cp\u003eList of Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Introduction. What was Astrology in Ancient Greece and Rome?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Origins and Types of Astrology. The Transfer of Astrology from Babylon. The Pseudo-History of Astrology: “Alien Wisdom”.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Product: How to Construct a Simple Horoscope, Ancient Style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Structure and Meaning in the Horoscope, 1: The Aspects and the “Places”.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Structure and Meaning in the Horoscope, 2: The Zodiac and its Signs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Structure and Meaning in the Horoscope, 3: The Planets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Horoscopes and their Interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. A Matter of Life and Death: “Starters,” “Destroyers,” and “Length of Life.” Some Sociopolitical Implications of Astrology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Conclusion: Why Bother with Ancient Astrology in the Twenty-First Century?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20%5BHB%5D%22\"\u003eHB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52437746876696,"sku":"9781405110877","price":77.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405110877.jpg?v=1784937682","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-brief-history-of-ancient-astrology-hardback-9781405110877","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}