A History of Arabic Astronomy: Planetary Theories During the Golden Age of Islam

by George Saliba

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A History of Arabic Astronomy is a comprehensive survey of Arabic planetary theories from the eleventh century to the fifteenth century based on recent manuscript discoveries. George Saliba argues that the medieval period, often called a period of decline in Islamic intellectual history, was scientifically speaking, a very productive period in which astronomical theories of the highest order were produced. Based on the most recent manuscript discoveries,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0814780237

ISBN13:9780814780237

Release Date:July 1995

Publisher:New York University Press

Length:352 Pages

Weight:1.01 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 8.3"

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16th Century History Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Religion Religion & Spirituality Science Science & Math Science & Scientists Science & Technology Social Science Social Sciences

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