KING, DAVID A.

Mathematical Astronomy in Medieval Yemen a Bibliographical Survey

Malibu, CA: Undena Publications, 1983. First Edition. Softcover. ISBN: 0890030987. Cover is heavy, textured paper, tan colored, with red lettering on front and spine. Pages are clean and tight; this is a NEW book. Illustrated with 10 b/w plates. Surveys and classifies over 100 astronomical manuscripts dating as far back as the 10th century. Lists available manuscripts of 50 Yemeni astronomers with a concise analysis of each work. Sections are: Introduction; Survey of Yemeni Astronomers and Their Works; Yemeni Works on Arithmetic, Inheritance and Surveying; Some New Material; Sigla of Manuscripts Consulted; List of Manuscripts Consulted; Indices. Oversized. ; American Research Center in Egypt/catalogs Series; Vol. 4; B&W Illustrations; 8 1/4 x 11; 98+ pages. New .

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Book number: 2162

Catalogue: History of Science

Keywords: 0890030987 Astronomy; History of Science; David A. King; Yemen; Medieval Science; Mathematical Applications; Medieval History; Middle East History; Middle Ages; Cultural History Education Science Islam Geography World History Reference