A History of Astrology

Astrology is older than any other systematic attempt to understand the relationship between cosmic patterns and human experience — a tradition that has existed in virtually every civilisation that has looked at the sky, generating some of the most beautiful scientific instruments ever made. DK’s A History of Astrology presents this tradition in its full cultural and historical richness, from the celestial omens of ancient Mesopotamia through the mathematical astrology of the Hellenistic world, the medieval integration with natural philosophy, and the challenge of the Copernican revolution.

The visual approach illuminates the history through exceptional reproductions of original manuscripts, celestial charts, and astrological instruments, while the historical narrative is both comprehensive and accessible.

An essential reference for anyone interested in the history of ideas, the history of science, or astrology itself. Published by DK.