The Mystery And Romance Of Astrology
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A rich blend of history and mysticism, The Mystery and Romance of Astrology chronicles the ancient art of astrology from its earliest origins in Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations through its enduring influence on Western thought and culture. C. J. S. Thompson presents a thorough and authoritative survey of astrological practice, detailing the symbolic significance of the zodiac, the planets, and the celestial houses as understood by scholars and mystics across the centuries. Written with the measured enthusiasm of a seasoned antiquarian, the work illuminates the intertwined relationship between astrology, astronomy, and the occult sciences, illustrating how stargazing shaped medicine, philosophy, and the fates of kings. Thompson also uncovers the colorful cast of historical figures — from court astrologers to Renaissance scholars — who championed or condemned the celestial arts, grounding the subject in vivid human drama. This is an essential and absorbing read for anyone captivated by the history of esoteric thought and the enduring human impulse to find meaning in the stars.
Author: C. J. S. Thompson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Causeway Books
Genre: Astronomy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A rich blend of history and mysticism, The Mystery and Romance of Astrology chronicles the ancient art of astrology from its earliest origins in Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations through its enduring influence on Western thought and culture. C. J. S. Thompson presents a thorough and authoritative survey of astrological practice, detailing the symbolic significance of the zodiac, the planets, and the celestial houses as understood by scholars and mystics across the centuries. Written with the measured enthusiasm of a seasoned antiquarian, the work illuminates the intertwined relationship between astrology, astronomy, and the occult sciences, illustrating how stargazing shaped medicine, philosophy, and the fates of kings. Thompson also uncovers the colorful cast of historical figures — from court astrologers to Renaissance scholars — who championed or condemned the celestial arts, grounding the subject in vivid human drama. This is an essential and absorbing read for anyone captivated by the history of esoteric thought and the enduring human impulse to find meaning in the stars.