Astrology In Roman Law And Politics: Memoirs Of The American Philosophical Society, V37 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258104740)

""Astrology In Roman Law And Politics: Memoirs Of The American Philosophical Society, V37"" is a book written by Frederick H. Cramer. The book explores the role of astrology in ancient Roman law and politics. It is a comprehensive study that provides an in-depth analysis of how astrology was used in various aspects of Roman society, including legal proceedings and political decision-making. The author examines the beliefs and practices of the Romans regarding astrology, and how these beliefs influenced their attitudes towards law and politics. The book also discusses the influence of astrology on the Roman imperial court, and how emperors used astrology to legitimize their rule. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the role of astrology in Roman society. This book is an important contribution to the study of ancient history and will be of interest to scholars and students of Roman history, astrology, and the history of science and technology.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frederick H. Cramer
ISBN-10: 1258104741
ISBN-13: 9781258104740
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/14/2011
Pages: 302
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.17lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.69d