Beneath the night : how the stars have shaped the history of humankind
Clark, Stuart (Stuart G.)2021
Books, Manuscripts
From Stone Age to space age, every human who has looked up at the night sky has seen the same stars in the same patterns. They reveal our entire history, as well as hinting at our ultimate fate. Stuart Clark tells the full story of this relationship. From prehistoric cave art and Ancient Egyptian zodiacs to the modern era of satellites and space exploration, he reveals the history of a fascination that has shaped our scientific understanding; helped us navigate the terrestrial world; provided inspiration for our poets, artists and philosophers; and given us a place to project our hopes and fears. This is the story of the universe, and our place within it.
Main title:
Author:
Clark, Stuart (Stuart G.), author
Imprint:
London : Guardian Books, 2021.
Collation:
304 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2020.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781783351541 (pbk)
Dewey class:
520.89
LC class:
GN476.3
Language:
English
BRN:
2903408