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The Alfonsine Tables of Toledo (Softcover Reprint of the Original 1st 2003)

The Alfonsine Tables of Toledo

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"The Alfonsine Tables of Toledo" by José Chabás, B.R. Goldstein is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

The Alfonsine Tables of Toledo is for historians working in the fields of astronomy, science, the Middle Ages, Spanish and other Romance languages. It is also of interest to scholars interested in the history of Castile, in Castilian-French relations in the Middle Ages and in the history of patronage. It explores the Castilian canons of the Alfonsine Tables and offers a study of their context, language, astronomical content, and diffusion. The Alfonsine Tables of Toledo is unique in that it: includes an edition of a crucial text in history of science; provides an explanation of astronomy as it was practiced in the Middle Ages; presents abundant material on early scientific language in Castilian; presents new material on the diffusion of Alfonsine astronomy in Europe; describes the role of royal patronage of science in a medieval context.

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Best For: Historians and scholars interested in medieval astronomy, Castilian history, and Romance languages.
Focus: Examines the Castilian canons of the Alfonsine Tables, including their context, language, astronomical content, and diffusion.
Covers: The Alfonsine Tables' role in medieval science, language aspects, and historical relations between Castile and France.
Why It Matters: Provides insight into the development of medieval astronomy and the cultural and political environment influencing scientific works in Castile.

"The Alfonsine Tables of Toledo" by José Chabás, B.R. Goldstein is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on General Astronomy. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: General Astronomy

Author: José Chabás, B.R. Goldstein

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

The Alfonsine Tables of Toledo is for historians working in the fields of astronomy, science, the Middle Ages, Spanish and other Romance languages. It is also of interest to scholars interested in the history of Castile, in Castilian-French relations in the Middle Ages and in the history of patronage. It explores the Castilian canons of the Alfonsine Tables and offers a study of their context, language, astronomical content, and diffusion. The Alfonsine Tables of Toledo is unique in that it: includes an edition of a crucial text in history of science; provides an explanation of astronomy as it was practiced in the Middle Ages; presents abundant material on early scientific language in Castilian; presents new material on the diffusion of Alfonsine astronomy in Europe; describes the role of royal patronage of science in a medieval context.

AuthorJosé Chabás, B.R. Goldstein
PublisherSpringer
Published2011-12-12
ISBN-139789048164042
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicGeneral Astronomy
SeriesArchimedes

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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