Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog
Project Gutenberg
2012-04-28
Public domain in the USA.
127
Blass, Friedrich
1843
1907
Blass, Fridericus
Blass, F. (Friedrich)
Blass, Friedrich Wilhelm
Einiges aus der Geschichte der Astronomie im Alterthum
Rede zur Feier des Geburtstags Sr. Maj. des Deutschen Kaisers Königs von Preussen Wilhelm I. gehalten an der Christian-Albrechts
Produced by Thorsten Kontowski and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)
"Einiges aus der Geschichte der Astronomie im Alterthum" by Friedrich Blass is a scholarly historical account written in the late 19th century. The book traces the development of astronomical thought from ancient times, emphasizing the contributions made by various civilizations, chiefly the Greeks, and their philosophical underpinnings. It reflects on the evolution of astronomical understanding and its cultural significance throughout history. In this work, Blass delves into the origins of astronomical knowledge, highlighting the influences of ancient Babylonian, Egyptian, and Greek civilizations. He discusses key figures such as Ptolemy, Aristarchus, and Hipparchus, detailing their theories and methodologies in understanding the cosmos. Blass also examines the transition from astrology to a more scientific approach to astronomy, noting the gradual acceptance of heliocentrism and the mathematical frameworks that emerged. Through a thorough exploration of these developments, the text illustrates how ancient perspectives shaped modern astronomical principles and emphasizes the interconnectedness of scientific progress and cultural beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/39553/39553-h/images/cover.jpg
Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
de
Astronomy -- History
Astronomy, Ancient
QB
Text
DE Sachbuch
Category: History - Ancient
Category: Science - Physics
72016
2025-07-16T06:31:02.096038
text/html
70784
2012-04-28T09:04:52
text/html
115174
2025-07-16T06:31:03.948008
application/epub+zip
113661
2025-07-16T06:31:02.505000
application/epub+zip
76482
2025-07-16T06:31:02.274003
application/epub+zip
145951
2025-07-16T06:31:05.254016
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
137147
2025-07-16T06:31:03.730022
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
100191
2022-09-18T06:53:54.589104
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
63902
2025-07-16T06:31:01.992024
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
63449
2012-04-28T09:04:50
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
20060
2025-07-16T06:31:05.403018
application/rdf+xml
11066
2025-07-16T06:31:02.365013
image/jpeg
2378
2025-07-16T06:31:02.327015
image/jpeg
24455
2012-05-05T13:37:34
application/octet-stream
application/zip
83888
2012-05-05T13:37:34
application/octet-stream
application/zip
88201
2025-07-16T06:31:02.106023
application/octet-stream
application/zip
de.wikipedia.org
en.wikipedia