Astronomies and cultures in early medieval europe
Auteur :
McCluskey, Stephen C.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521778527
Date de publication :
20 nov. 2000
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
380 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book provides an overview of the astronomical practices that continued through the so-called 'Dark Ages'. Early medieval astronomies established a religious framework of sacred time and ritual calendar. Coupled with the remnants of ancient geometrical astronomy, these provided the framework for the rebirth of astronomy.