Christopher A Matthew

Gebundenes Buch

Eratosthenes and the Measurement of the Earth's Circumference (C.230 Bc)

Beschreibung

Eratosthenes and the Measurement of the Earth's Circumference (c.230 BC) is an innovative and thought-provoking examination of one of the pivotal moments in the history of science. This text analyses a debate that has been going on for more than 2,300 years over the accuracy of Eratosthenes' experiment and calculations.

Autor

Christopher A. Matthew is a lecturer in ancient history at the Australian Catholic University in Sydney, also teaching courses on the Greek City States, the Roman Republic, Pompeii, Ancient Greek Drama and the Ancient Near East. He is leading researcher in the study of ancient warfare and his research has been recognised both nationally and internationally.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
• Seitenzahl: 352
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 168mm x 33mm
• Gewicht: 748g
• ISBN-13: 9780198874294
• ISBN-10: 0198874294
• Artikelnr.: 69076849