Geography Of Claudius Ptolemy
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Ptolemy S Geography
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Author : Ptolemy
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2002-01-15
Ptolemy S Geography written by Ptolemy and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-15 with History categories.
Ptolemy's Geography is the only book on cartography to have survived from the classical period and one of the most influential scientific works of all time. Written in the second century AD, for more than fifteen centuries it was the most detailed topography of Europe and Asia available and the best reference on how to gather data and draw maps. Ptolemy championed the use of astronomical observation and applied mathematics in determining geographical locations. But more importantly, he introduced the practice of writing down coordinates of latitude and longitude for every feature drawn on a world map, so that someone else possessing only the text of the Geography could reproduce Ptolemy's map at any time, in whole or in part, at any scale. Here Berggren and Jones render an exemplary translation of the Geography and provide a thorough introduction, which treats the historical and technical background of Ptolemy's work, the contents of the Geography, and the later history of the work.
The Geography
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Author : Ptolemy
language : en
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Release Date : 1991
The Geography written by Ptolemy and has been published by Courier Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with History categories.
Second-century classic of civilization listed over 8,000 places in Europe, Africa and Asia, tabulated according to latitude and longitude. Excellent reproduction of the rare first and definitive English translation, published in a limited edition of 250 copies by the New York Public Library. Included are 27 maps.
Geography Of Claudius Ptolemy
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Author : Claudius Ptolemy
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Release Date : 2011
Geography Of Claudius Ptolemy written by Claudius Ptolemy and has been published by Cosimo Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
Geography of Claudius Ptolemy, originally titled Geographia and written in the second century, is a depiction of the geography of the Roman Empire at the time. Though inaccurate due to Ptolemy's varying methods of measurement and use of outdated data, Geography of Claudius Ptolemy is nonetheless an excellent example of ancient geographical study and scientific method. This edition contains more than 40 maps and illustrations, reproduced based on Ptolemy's original manuscript. It remains a fascinating read for students of scientific history and Greek influence. CLAUDIUS PTOLEMY (A.D. 90- A.D. 168) was a poet, mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and geographer who wrote in Greek, though he was a Roman citizen. He is most well-known for three scientific treatises he wrote on astronomy, astrology, and geography, respectively titled Almagest, Apotelesmatika, and Geographia. His work influenced early Islamic and European studies, which in turn influenced much of the modern world. Ptolemy died in Alexandria as a member of Greek society.
Ptolemy S Almagest
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Author : Ptolemy
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 1998-11-08
Ptolemy S Almagest written by Ptolemy and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-11-08 with Science categories.
Ptolemy's Almagest is one of the most influential scientific works in history. A masterpiece of technical exposition, it was the basic textbook of astronomy for more than a thousand years, and still is the main source for our knowledge of ancient astronomy. This translation, based on the standard Greek text of Heiberg, makes the work accessible to English readers in an intelligible and reliable form. It contains numerous corrections derived from medieval Arabic translations and extensive footnotes that take account of the great progress in understanding the work made in this century, due to the discovery of Babylonian records and other researches. It is designed to stand by itself as an interpretation of the original, but it will also be useful as an aid to reading the Greek text.
The Crime Of Claudius Ptolemy
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Author : Robert R. Newton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977-01-01
The Crime Of Claudius Ptolemy written by Robert R. Newton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977-01-01 with categories.
Geography Of Claudius Ptolemy
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Author : Ptolemy
language : en
Publisher:
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Geography Of Claudius Ptolemy written by Ptolemy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Early maps categories.
Leonardo S Library
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Author : Paula Findlen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-05
Leonardo S Library written by Paula Findlen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05 with Renaissance categories.
Illustrated catalogue published in conjunction with the exhibition "Leonardo's Library: The World of a Renaissance Reader," Stanford University Libraries, Green Library, May 2 - October 13, 2019.
Geography Of Claudius Ptolemy
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Author : Claudius Ptolemaeus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1932
Geography Of Claudius Ptolemy written by Claudius Ptolemaeus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1932 with Early maps categories.
Geography Of Claudius Ptolemy
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Author : Ptolemy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1932
Geography Of Claudius Ptolemy written by Ptolemy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1932 with Early maps categories.
The Almagest
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Author : Claudius Ptolemy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
The Almagest written by Claudius Ptolemy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Science categories.
The Almagest is by far the greatest work in astronomy in ancient times. In a massive series of thirteen books, Ptolemy shows how every detail of the motions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars can be expressed using geometrical models that can be used to compute celestial positions with remarkable accuracy The present selection covers all the essential features of Ptolemy s treatment of the heavens, omitting only more difficult and abstruse matters such as the moon s motion and the calculation of eclipses. In the interest of conciseness, development of planetary theories is restricted to two planets, one inferior (Venus) and one superior (Mars). Ptolemy s text is accompanied by extensive notes and introductions that are aimed at making the book accessible to students encountering Ptolemy for the first time. This edition is designed to provide everything needed for a one-semester course, or it can be a component of a more general course on planetary theory or history of astronomy."