Description: Skywatchers, Shamans & Kings : Astronomy and the Archaeology of Power, Paperback by Krupp, E. C., ISBN 0471329754, ISBN-13 9780471329756, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Discover the celestial myths and cosmic rituals of ancient priests and kings . . . Drawing on intimate knowledge of the more than 1,300 ancient sites he has visited, E. C. Krupp, acclaimed writer and preeminent researcher, takes you to the world's essential sacred places and celestial shrines. Join him on a rich narrative journey to see where the rulers of old communed with the gods of the sky. ""Highly recommended to everyone interested in the culture of astronomy and those peoples who practiced it in their own ways.""-Sky & Telescope ""A lively account of the ways in which our ancestors conceived of and used the heavens.""-New Scientist ""There can be no doubt that this imaginative and readable work by a widely read and widely traveled author will strike a chord in the minds of a great many modern readers.""-Isis ""The fact that th is written by an expert in his field comes through on every page, as does his enthusiasm for the subject.""-Astronomy Now ""Krupp's indispensable volume is fascinating, well-illustrated, and covers much territory.""-Parabola
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Book Title: Skywatchers, Shamans and Kings : Astronomy and the Archaeology of Power
Number of Pages: 364 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Wiley & Sons Canada, The Limited, John
Topic: Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction, Astronomy
Publication Year: 1999
Item Height: 0.8 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Transportation, Science
Item Weight: 23.7 Oz
Author: E. C. Krupp
Item Length: 9.2 in
Item Width: 7.6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
