Sir Thomas HEATH / Aristarchus of Samos The Ancient Copernicus History of Greek

Description: Aristarchus of Samos: The Ancient Copernicus. A History of Greek Astronomy to Aristarchus Together with Aristarchus's Treatise on the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon. A New Greek Text with Translation and Notes Author: HEATH, Sir Thomas Title: Aristarchus of Samos: The Ancient Copernicus. A History of Greek Astronomy to Aristarchus Together with Aristarchus's Treatise on the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon. A New Greek Text with Translation and Notes Publication: Oxford: Clarendon Press, (1959) Description: Hardcover. Second edition, using sheets of the 1913 first edition. Tall octavo. Blue cloth gilt. Fine in near fine price-clipped dust jacket with slight toning at the spine and extremities, with a small creased tear. A classic and highly regarded text broken down into two major parts: "A History of Greek Astronomy to Aristarchus" and "Aristarchus's Treatise On the Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon." The book demonstrates that Aristarchus wrote the first written document which upheld the Copernican theory eighteen-hundred years before that treatise was published. In the preface, Heath defends Aristarchus from his critics while lauding his mathematics and astronomy as superior work. Seller ID: 552717 Between the Covers Between the Covers has been selling books for more than 30 years. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from Modern First Editions to General Used Books to Rare Archival Collections. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All books are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 150 USD

Location: Gloucester City, New Jersey

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