Astronomy: from the beginning

The incredible story of how we learned about the Universe from the earliest prehistoric observations to the first telescopes. Early astronomy ranks among the greatest achievements of the human intellect. But how did astronomers of the pre-telescopic era make accurate observations of the Sun Moon and planets and predict their movements? And how can we uncover the ancient knowledge of societies that left few or no written records? The answers are in this fascinating book which explores the history of astronomy from prehistoric times to the Renaissance and the birth of modern science. Written by the author of a major guide to prehistory it is even-handed accessible and avoids sensationalism. While aimed at the general reader it is also fully referenced for students and academics.