| Description |
4 unnumbered pages, 276 pages, 18 unnumbered pages of plates, 5 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, maps ; 31 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction to some basic astronomical concepts / R.R. Newton -- Scientific astronomy in antiquity / A. Aaboe -- Babylonian observational astronomy / A. Sachs -- Ancient Egyptian astronomy / R.A. Parker -- Astronomy in ancient and medieval China / J. Needham -- Maya astronomy / J.E.S. Thompson -- Two uses of ancient astronomy / R.R. Newton -- Discussion / A. Digby ; F.R. Stephenson -- Neolithic science and technology / R.J.C. Atkinson -- Voyaging stars : aspects of Polynesian and Micronesian astronomy / D. Lewis -- Astronomical significance of prehistoric monuments in Western Europe / A. Thom -- Astronomical alinements in Britain, Egypt and Peru / G.S. Hawkins -- Archaeological tests on supposed prehistoric astronomical sites in Scotland / E.W. MacKie -- Climate, vegetation and forest limits in early civilized times / H.H. Lamb -- Hunting quanta / D.G. Kendall -- Discussion / A.H.A. Hogg ; L.E. Maistrov ; W.S. Reith ; A. Penny and J.E. Wood ; H.L. Potter |
| Analysis |
Archaeology Congresses |
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Astronomy, Ancient Congresses |
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Geschichte |
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Ancient world Astronomy |
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Archaeology Congresses |
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Astronomy, Ancient Congresses |
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Geschichte |
| Notes |
Papers presented December 7-8, 1972 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographies |
| Subject |
Archaeology -- Congresses.
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Astronomy, Ancient -- Congresses.
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Astronomy, Ancient.
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Archaeology.
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Astronomy -- history.
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| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Author |
Hodson, Frank Roy, editor
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Kendall, D. G. (David George), 1918-2007.
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British Academy.
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Royal Society (Great Britain)
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| LC no. |
74186595 |
| ISBN |
0197259448 |
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