Chasing shadows
Clemency Montelle
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Chasing shadows
Published
2011
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pages
424
ISBN-13
9780801899102
Description
"Lunar and solar eclipses have always fascinated human beings. Digging deep into history, Clemency Montelle examines the ways in which theoretical understanding of eclipses originated and how ancient and medieval cultures shared, developed, and preserved their knowledge of these awe-inspiring events. Eclipses were the celestial phenomena most challenging to understand in the ancient world. Montelle draws on original research--much of it derived from reading primary source material written in Akkadian and Sanskrit, as well as ancient Greek, Latin, and Arabic--to explore how observers in Babylon, the Islamic Near East, Greece, and India developed new astronomical and mathematical techniques to predict and describe the features of eclipses. She identifies the profound scientific discoveries of these four cultures and discusses how the societies exchanged information about eclipses. In constructing this history, Montelle establishes a clear pattern of the transmission of scientific ideas from one culture to another in the ancient and medieval world. Chasing Shadows is an invitingly written and highly informative exploration of the early history of astronomy."--Jacket.
Every soul a star
Black Sun
The Twilight Saga Eclipse
Elements of solar eclipses, 1951-2200
Eclipse of the crescent moon
Claudii Ptolemaei Opera quae exstant omnia
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Chasing shadows?
This edition of Chasing shadows has approximately 424 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Chasing shadows?
For most readers, Chasing shadows typically takes between 8h 50m and 5h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 106,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 4m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 106,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Chasing shadows?
The estimated word count for Chasing shadows is approximately 106,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Chasing shadows?
Chasing shadows was written by Clemency Montelle.
When was Chasing shadows published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2011. The original work may have been published on a different date.