Author: MANILII, M.
Title: Astronomicon Ex Editione Bentleiana Cum Notis Et Interpretatione in Usum Delphini Variis Lectionibus Notis Variorum Recensu Editionum Et Codicum Et Indice Locupletissimo Accurate Recentisum - Volumen Secundum (Volume Two Only)
Description: London: Curante Et Imprimente, 1828. First Edition. Hardcover (Quarter-bound cloth). Brown cloth with quarterbound black cloth. Spine detached completely, binding visible yet intact and upper and lower joints loosened, upper and lower joints fastened by booktape. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, covers and corners. Front cover present but detached. ; 14.4x22.4x3.5 cm; 504-956, lxxvi pages; The *Astronomicon* is a Latin didactic poem attributed to Marcus Manilius, written in the early 1st century AD. This five-book work explores astrology and astronomy, blending poetic artistry with complex mathematical and philosophical concepts. The poem is notable for its intricate language and profound insights into the stars, planets, and zodiac signs, reflecting the Roman fascination with celestial influences on human fate. Though less renowned than Virgil or Ovid, Manilius' *Astronomicon* remains a remarkable example of ancient literary science, offering a unique glimpse into how the cosmos was understood in the Roman world.. Poor with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Astronomical Union Classics
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Title: Astronomicon Ex Editione Bentleiana Cum Notis Et Interpretatione in Usum Delphini Variis Lectionibus Notis Variorum Recensu Editionum Et Codicum Et Indice Locupletissimo Accurate Recentisum - Volumen Secundum (Volume Two Only)
Description: London: Curante Et Imprimente, 1828. First Edition. Hardcover (Quarter-bound cloth). Brown cloth with quarterbound black cloth. Spine detached completely, binding visible yet intact and upper and lower joints loosened, upper and lower joints fastened by booktape. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, covers and corners. Front cover present but detached. ; 14.4x22.4x3.5 cm; 504-956, lxxvi pages; The *Astronomicon* is a Latin didactic poem attributed to Marcus Manilius, written in the early 1st century AD. This five-book work explores astrology and astronomy, blending poetic artistry with complex mathematical and philosophical concepts. The poem is notable for its intricate language and profound insights into the stars, planets, and zodiac signs, reflecting the Roman fascination with celestial influences on human fate. Though less renowned than Virgil or Ovid, Manilius' *Astronomicon* remains a remarkable example of ancient literary science, offering a unique glimpse into how the cosmos was understood in the Roman world.. Poor with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Astronomical Union Classics
Price: GBP 78.00 = appr. US$ 111.38 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: LCB61962
- Book number: LCB61962
See more books from our catalog: Poetry