Ptolemy and The Almagest
The Complete History of Science
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Introduction
Astronomy in ancient Greece had started around the 5th century BC. It would be over a thousand years before astronomy as a science re-emerged in Europe. The Greek language provided a lingua-francua, allowing for the free exchange of ideas between people separated by vast distances. Nevertheless, the Romans were never successful in the realm of science.
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