The Crystal Sun - Softcover
Archaeologists have always insisted most strenuously that lenses did not exist in ancient times. Robert Temple’s real-life detective story proves them wrong. His research began with the discovery that an ancient artifact in the British Museum, believed to be a piece of rock crystal, had, in fact, been ground to form a lens.
In this fascinating book, one of the most revolutionary studies in the history of science and civilization to be published for decades, Robert Temple reconstructs the story of light technology in ancient civilization. Dating back at least to 2600 BC to Old Kingdom Egypt, but unknown to modern archaeologists and historians, a science of optics and a sophisticated technology for the manufacture of lenses was widespread and fundamental in ancient times. It inspired awe in cultures who used it, so became encoded in their mythologies and religions.
In this fascinating book, one of the most revolutionary studies in the history of science and civilization to be published for decades, Robert Temple reconstructs the story of light technology in ancient civilization. Dating back at least to 2600 BC to Old Kingdom Egypt, but unknown to modern archaeologists and historians, a science of optics and a sophisticated technology for the manufacture of lenses was widespread and fundamental in ancient times. It inspired awe in cultures who used it, so became encoded in their mythologies and religions.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Back Cover:
“The focus is as wide, and as deep, as civilization itself.” – Sunday Times
“Robert Temple’s fascinating book should be read by all who have an interest in the history of science, and may well cause a revolution in this subject.” – Sir Arthur C. Clarke
About the Author:
“Robert Temple’s fascinating book should be read by all who have an interest in the history of science, and may well cause a revolution in this subject.” – Sir Arthur C. Clarke
Robert Temple is the author of nine books which have been translated into forty-three languages. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of many scholarly societies. He has a degree in Sanskrit and Oriental Studies.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherArrow
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0099256797
- ISBN 13 9780099256793
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Number of pages653
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 251.54
Shipping:
US$ 3.00
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Crystal Sun
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # newMercantile_0099256797
Buy New
US$ 251.54
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Crystal Sun
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0099256797
Buy New
US$ 251.68
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Crystal Sun
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0099256797
Buy New
US$ 253.95
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Crystal Sun
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Brand New Copy. Seller Inventory # BBB_new0099256797
Buy New
US$ 255.80
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Crystal Sun
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon0099256797
Buy New
US$ 256.88
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Crystal Sun
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0099256797
Buy New
US$ 345.52
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Crystal Sun
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0099256797
Buy New
US$ 345.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Crystal Sun
Published by
Arrow
(2001)
ISBN 10: 0099256797
ISBN 13: 9780099256793
New
Mass Market Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Mass Market Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New!. Seller Inventory # VIB0099256797
Buy New
US$ 350.00
Convert currency