Mathematical Astronomy in Medieval Yemen - A Biobibliographical Survey

This work surveys over 100 Yemeni astronomical manuscripts preserved in the libraries of Europe and the Near East. These sources attest to an active interest in mathematical astronomy in the Yemen from the 10th century to the 20th century, and the writings of various Yemeni astronomers of the 13th and 14th centuries are particularly impressive.

List of contents

List of Plates Acknowledgements Part I: Introduction Part II: Survey of Yemeni Astronomers and their Works Appendix A: Yemeni Works on Arithmetic, Inheritance, and Surveying Appendix B: Some New Material Sigla of Manuscripts Consulted List of Manuscripts Consulted Bibliographical Abbreviations Indices Appenda Captions Plates

About the author

David A. King is professor in the Institute for the History of Science at Goethe University, Frankfurt.

Summary

This work surveys over 100 Yemeni astronomical manuscripts preserved in the libraries of Europe and the Near East. These sources attest to an active interest in mathematical astronomy in the Yemen from the 10th century to the 20th century, and the writings of various Yemeni astronomers of the 13th and 14th centuries are particularly impressive.

Product details

• Authors: David A. King, King David a
• Publisher: American Research Center in Egypt
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.1983
• EAN: 9780890030981
• ISBN: 978-0-89003-098-1
• No. of pages: 112
• Weight: 326 g
• Series: Catalogs / American Research C; The American Research Center in Egypt Catalogs; American Research Center in Egypt Catalogs
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy