M. Manilii Astronomicon; Volume 1

M. Manilii Astronomicon; Volume 1

Marcus Manilius

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Editorial:
Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Astronomía, espacio y tiempo
ISBN:
9781145142732
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M. Manilii Astronomicon, Volume 1 presents the foundational text of Marcus Manilius’s astronomical poem. Written in Latin, this work offers a comprehensive view of ancient Roman understanding of the cosmos, blending astronomical science with astrological beliefs. Manilius’s poem provides insights into the constellations, celestial phenomena, and their supposed influence on human affairs. This edition allows readers to engage with a key text from the classical world, exploring the intersection of poetry, science, and philosophy that characterized Roman intellectual life. The enduring appeal of Manilius’s work lies in its poetic treatment of complex astronomical concepts and its reflection of ancient perspectives on the universe.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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