Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre
Histoire De L’astronomie Ancienne, Volume 5, by Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre, offers a detailed exploration of ancient astronomical knowledge. Written in French, this volume delves into the historical development of astronomical theories, observations, and instruments from antiquity. Delambre meticulously examines the contributions of early civilizations to our understanding of the cosmos, providing a rich historical context for the evolution of astronomical thought. This book is an invaluable resource for historians of science, astronomers, and anyone interested in the intellectual achievements of the ancient world. Its enduring value lies in its comprehensive coverage and scholarly approach, making it a classic reference work in the history of astronomy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.