The Crystal Sun: The Most Secret Science of the Ancient World - Rilegato

Temple, Robert K.G.

 
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Archaeologists have always insisted that ancient lenses never existed. Temple's detective work began when he discovered an artefact in the British Museum, believed to be plain rock crystal. He discovered it had been ground to form a lens and proved the true age of optical surveying techniques.

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Recensione

“The focus is as wide, and as deep, as civilization itself.” – Sunday Times

“Robert Temple’s fascinating book should be read by all who have an interest in the history of science, and may well cause a revolution in this subject.” – Sir Arthur C. Clarke
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L'autore

Robert Temple is the author of nine books which have been translated into forty-three languages. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of many scholarly societies. He has a degree in Sanskrit and Oriental Studies.
From the Paperback edition.

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