Astronomies and Cultures in Early Medieval Europe

Stephen C. (West Virginia University) McCluskey

Cambridge University Press, 1998

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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.

ISBN-13
9780521583619
ISBN-10
0521583616
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
1998
Publication date
1998-01-13
Pages
252
Dimensions
237x162x24
Weight
550