About the author
Tamysn Barton is the author of Ancient Astrology (Routledge), issued in an original 1994 edition and reissued in 2016. The book traces astrology from its roots in Mesopotamia through its fuller development in the Greco-Roman world, examining both the theoretical structure of ancient astrological practice and its shifting social and political standing across antiquity. Catalogued under astrology, it is written as a work of historical scholarship rather than a practical or divinatory guide, addressed to readers interested in the history of ideas and the ancient sciences rather than to practicing astrologers. With only this title appearing in the catalogue, Barton's contribution here is a single sustained study: a scholarly account of how astrology functioned as a body of knowledge and a social practice in the ancient world, tracked from its Near Eastern origins through to Rome.
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“Tamsyn Barton provides a meticulous historical overview that effectively traces astrology's evolution from its Mesopotamian origins to its flourishing in the Greco-Roman era. The narrative excels in illuminating the dynamic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ancient Astrology Barton, Tamysn
“Barton provides a comprehensive overview of ancient astrology's evolution, linking celestial theory to political power effectively. However, readers seeking practical divinatory techniques or modern astrological advice will find…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Ancient Astrology Barton, Tamysn
