{"title":"Ptolemy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by \u003cstrong\u003ePtolemy\u003c\/strong\u003e offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient perspectives on arts and culture, blending scientific inquiry with philosophical thought. Readers can explore texts that delve into astrology, geography, and the natural world, all shaped by a unique synthesis of observation and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong these writings, \u003cem\u003eTetrabiblos\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a seminal text reflecting the era's worldview and intellectual curiosity. This collection invites readers to engage with classical knowledge that continues to influence cultural and scholarly discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tetrabiblos-by-ptolemy-9780674994799","title":"Tetrabiblos","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eTetrabiblos\u003c\/em\u003e of the famous astronomer and geographer Claudius Ptolemaeus (ca. 100–178 CE) of Egypt consists of four books. The title given in some manuscripts means 'Mathematical Treatise in Four Books', while in others it is 'The Prognostics addressed to Syrus'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is astrology, which in Ptolemy's time, and down to the Renaissance, was fused as a respectable science with astronomy. Translations and commentaries are few, and only three Greek texts had been printed (all in the 16th century) before the present one, and the one begun by F. Boll and finished by Emilie Boer in 1940.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559021592812,"sku":"9780674994799","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674994799-tetrabiblos.jpg?v=1776926789"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ptolemy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}