Astronomies and Cultures in Early Medieval Europe

Stephen C. (West Virginia University) McCluskey

Cambridge University Press, 2000

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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
9780521778527
ISBN-10
0521778522
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Year
2000
Publication date
2000-11-20
Pages
252
Dimensions
151x229x14
Weight
376