Astrology: Its History And Influence In The Western World

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Kessinger Publishing, 2008 - 432 halaman
Astrology: Its History And Influence In The Western World by Ellen McCaffery is a comprehensive book that explores the history and impact of astrology in the Western world. The author begins by tracing the origins of astrology from ancient civilizations like Babylon, Egypt, and Greece, and then delves into its evolution and development through the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and modern times.The book covers the various astrological systems and techniques used throughout history, including the zodiac, horoscopes, and planetary movements. It also explores the influence of astrology on various aspects of Western culture, including art, literature, religion, and politics.McCaffery examines the role of astrology in the lives of famous historical figures like Galileo, Shakespeare, and Queen Elizabeth I, and explores how astrology has been used to predict and explain events like wars, natural disasters, and social movements.The book also delves into the controversies surrounding astrology, including its scientific validity and its association with superstition and pseudoscience.Overall, Astrology: Its History And Influence In The Western World provides a fascinating and informative look at the history and impact of astrology in Western culture, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the subject.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.

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