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”the crowning achievement of a geocentric universe. Of course, the whole concept was wrong, but it was interestingly wrong”
The almagest
Claudius Ptolemy · 150 · 560 pages
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About the book
Claudius Ptolemy's monumental work represents the pinnacle of ancient astronomy, compiling mathematical and observational knowledge from the Greco-Roman world. This seminal treatise established the geocentric model that would dominate scientific thought for over a thousand years, offering the modern reader a window into the intellectual sophistication of the ancient world.
Book details
| Author | Claudius Ptolemy |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Almagest |
| Year of publication | 150 |
| Pages | 560 |
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