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OverviewThis thoroughly researched book is a history of the development of Western horoscopic astrology from its origin among the Babylonians and its subsequent creation in its present form by the Alexandrians down to modern times. Special attention is given to background history and to the working conditions and techniques used by astrologers during the last two thousand years. Numerous footnotes provide additional information and bibliographic references. A separate bibliography lists reference sources of particular importance. Two comprehensive indices containing more than 2,800 individual entries enable the reader to locate persons, publishers, topics, and book and periodical titles that are mentioned in the history. The book also contains discussions of several questions and topics relating to astrology. James Herschel Holden is Research Director of the American Federation of Astrologers and has been especially interested in the history of astrology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James H.Herschel HoldenPublisher: American Federation of Astrologers,U.S. Imprint: American Federation of Astrologers,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.503kg ISBN: 9780866904636ISBN 10: 0866904638 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 23 August 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |