Historical Survey of the Astronomy of the Ancients

""Historical Survey of the Astronomy of the Ancients"" is a comprehensive book written by Sir George Cornewall Lewis, a British politician and scholar. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the history of astronomy from ancient times to the end of the Middle Ages. The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the astronomy of the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. The second part covers the astronomy of the Arabs, Persians, and Indians. The third part focuses on the astronomy of the Middle Ages, including the works of Copernicus, Brahe, and Kepler.Throughout the book, Lewis examines the various theories and beliefs of ancient astronomers, including their understanding of the movements of the stars and planets, their use of astronomical instruments, and their attempts to explain the universe. He also explores the impact of ancient astronomy on later scientific developments, including the work of Renaissance astronomers and the emergence of modern astronomy.Overall, ""Historical Survey of the Astronomy of the Ancients"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of astronomy or the development of scientific thought in ancient and medieval times.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1862 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.