Skywatchers, Shamans and Kings: Astronomy and the Archaeology of Power (Delete (Wiley Popular Science)
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, swati2121.
Discover the celestial myths and cosmic rituals of ancient priests and kings . . . Drawing on intimate knowledge of the more than 1,300 ancient sites he has visited, E. C. Krupp, acclaimed writer and preeminent researcher, takes you to the world's essential sacred places and celestial shrines. Join him on a rich narrative journey to see where the rulers of old communed with the gods of the sky. ""Highly recommended to everyone interested in the culture of astronomy and those peoples who practiced it in their own ways.""-Sky & Telescope ""A lively account of the ways in which our ancestors conceived of and used the heavens.""-New Scientist ""There can be no doubt that this imaginative and readable work by a widely read and widely traveled author will strike a chord in the minds of a great many modern readers.""-Isis ""The fact that the book is written by an expert in his field comes through on every page, as does his enthusiasm for the subject.""-Astronomy Now ""Krupp's indispensable volume is fascinating, well-illustrated, and covers much territory.""-Parabola, Paperback, Label: Wiley, Wiley, Produktgruppe: Book, Publiziert: 1999-03-12, Freigegeben: 2004-01-21, Studio: Wiley, Verkaufsrang: 1591177.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, The Book Depository [54837791], Gloucester, UK, United Kingdom.
Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.This text describes how ancient kings and shamans all over the world used their special knowledge of the night sky to rule their kingdoms and empires. It explains that this celestial knowledge was central to the religions and myths of most ancient cultures, such as their beliefs about how the world was created; the celestial powers that governed nature (like the change of seasons); man s place in the cosmos; and how man could communicate with gods that ruled planets and stars. The rituals each culture developed for worshipping their celestial powers are described and how these rituals led to the field of modern astronomy is fully explained.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Syber's Books [263633], Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
previous owner's name at the bottom right hand corner of the 1st page, no other damage to describe. The book is free of annotation.Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photography, line drawings, and maps, the author, argues that celestial power is only understood through the symbols that assert its presence and influence, and for that reason he found it useful – actually, essential – to seek audiences with the sky in the cultural corridors of its power on earth. This meant travelling to monuments and museums where relics of celestial power might still be seen. He has, up until the time of the printing of this book, said more than 1300 ancient and prehistoric sites in person. Not all of them involve the sky or reveal ancestors interaction with it, but enough of them possessed celestial connotations to eradicate any doubt about the influence that zone of our environment has had upon us. Page VII Size: Trade Format Paperback. XII, 364, [4], pages in the original colour illustrated photographic softcover binding. Please refer to the accompanying picture Illustrator: Various. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Science & Technology; Astronomy; Cosmology; mathematics. ISBN: 0471329754. ISBN/EAN: 9780471329756. Inventory No: 0240418.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Discover Books.
Wiley. Paperback. GOOD. Gently used may contain ex-library markings, possibly has some light highlighting, textual notations, and or underlining. Text is still easily readable.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Blue Cloud Books [55521360], Phoenix, AZ, U.S.A.