ISBN: 9781333807948 - Astronomie, Astrologie Und Mathematik (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the ancient astronomical knowledge of the Indian people. Astronomy, alongside mathematics, was among the most developed sciences of ancient India, with the author comprehensively chronicling the subject's history from the Vedic period to the threshold of the modern era. The book reveals how the ancient Indians possessed sophisticated knowledge of astronomy, including their awareness of the Earth's spherical shape and their ability to calculate the motion of planets and stars. The author draws on a wealth of primary sources to paint a rich portrait of this fascinating subject, examining the theories astronomers developed through the centuries and the instruments they used, while also considering the profound influence their astronomical knowledge had on Indian culture. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of science and the development of human knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…