Dimensions
129 x 197 x 22mm
The Celestial Phenomenon Which has Changed the Course of History
Since the dawn of time, eclipses have been perceived as peculiarly portentous events. Whether they were seen as signs of divine displeasure or augurs of good fortune, a great deal was at stake when it came to predicting when next they might occur. Stonehenge may well have been built for this very purpose and all ancient civilisations set great store by keeping accurate records of these celestial shadows.
Such extraordinary phenomena hold a powerful fascination for us all even today, and this book explains everything you will ever need to know about eclipses, their science and their significance to humankind. This fascinating and epic story - peopled by characters such as Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare, Christopher Columbus and Albert Einstein - stretches from ancient Babylon to the present day and beyond . . .
