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Greek and Roman Calendars: Constructions of Time in the Classical World,Used
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The smooth functioning of an ordered society depends on the possession of a means of regularising its activities over time. That means is a calendar, and its regularity is a function of how well it models the more or less regular movements of the celestial bodies of the moon, the sun or the stars. Greek and Roman Calendars examines the ancient calendar as just such a timepiece, whose elements are readily described in astronomical and mathematical terms. The story of these calendars is one of a continuous struggle to maintain a correspondence with the regularity of the seasons and the sun, despite the fact that the calendars were usually based on the irregular moon. But on another, more human level, Greek and Roman Calendars steps beyond the merely mathematical and studies the calendar as a social instrument, which people used to organise their activities. It sets the calendars of the Greeks and Romans on a stage occupied by real people, who developed and lived with these timepieces for a variety of purposes agricultural, religious, political and economic.This is also a story of intersecting cultures, of Greeks with Greeks, of Greeks with Persians and Egyptians, and of Greeks with Romans, in which various calendaric traditions clashed or compromised.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Greek and Roman Calendars'? A: The book examines how ancient calendars functioned as time-pieces, focusing on their mathematical and astronomical elements while also exploring their role as social instruments in organizing activities across various aspects of life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Greek and Roman Calendars'? A: The author of the book is Robert Hannah, who provides insights into the complexities of ancient calendar systems.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Greek and Roman Calendars'? A: The book covers topics such as the construction of calendars, their use in agriculture, religion, politics, and economics, and the interactions between different cultures regarding calendar systems.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Greek and Roman Calendars' have? A: The book contains 192 pages.
- Q: When was 'Greek and Roman Calendars' published? A: The book was published on March 10, 2005.
- Q: Is 'Greek and Roman Calendars' a used book? A: Yes, it is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What kind of insights can readers expect from the book? A: Readers can expect a blend of mathematical, historical, and cultural insights related to ancient calendars and their significance in the classical world.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Greek and Roman Calendars' is an illustrated edition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Criticism & Theory.