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Hoepli Editore
25 Ottobre 2019
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288
Revealing the Antikythera Mechanism, Scientific Wonder of the Ancient World
Alexander Jones
- A new account of the discovery and early study of the Mechanism, based on archival sources
- A well-researched discussion of the most important open questions, including where and when was it made, what was its purpose, and how accurate was it
- Explores the Mechanism’s connections to ancient Greek and Babylonian astronomy, astrology, and physical thought and to ancient society
Alexander Jones, classicista e storico della scienza, insegna all’Institute for the Study of the Ancient World. Si occupa di astronomia e scienza nel mondo greco-romano e del Vicino Oriente antico.