Time and the Calendars

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-43899-1
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 152 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 352 g

Reihe: Routledge Revivals

First published in 1975, Time and the Calendars explores the origins and development of major calendrical systems, blending astronomical insights with cultural practices. It examines the calendars of ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Romans, Mesopotamians, Indians, Chinese, and Meso-Americans, revealing how humanity has measured and marked time to meet both practical and intellectual needs. From determining agricultural cycles to understanding the flow of time itself, the book highlights the evolution of timekeeping as a reflection of human ingenuity.

Accessible and engaging, Time and the Calendars is an essential resource for students and professionals encountering diverse calendrical systems in their studies. It also offers fascinating insights for general readers curious about the history and significance of how we measure time.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

O'Neil, W. M.

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Mentalitäts- und Sozialgeschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Weltgeschichte

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of Figures List of Tables Preface 1. Some Features of Our Calendar and their Origins 2. Some Basic Astronomical Events 3. The Day and the Week 4. The Month and the Year 5. Some Circles of Stars 6. The Egyptian Calendars 7. The Roman Calendar 8. The Babylonian Calendars 9. Indian Calendars 10. The Chinese Calendar 11. Meso-American Calendars Epilogue Appendix Select Bibliography Index