Alice Zimmern Livres

This book contains a translation of the Introduction to the Tetrabiblos written by famous third century philosopher Porphyry. It is a sort of Astrological Dictionary, defining most of the technical terms used by the Greek astrologers of the Classical Period. The volume also contains a translation of the short treatise on astrological technical terms by Serapio of Alexandria. About the translator: James Herschel Holden, M.A. is the Research Director of the American Federation of Astrologers and has been especially interested in Classical and Medieval astrological works.

Zimmern's book provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the history of ancient Greece for young readers. She covers major events and figures from the rise of the city-states to the conquests of Alexander the Great, and provides insights into the culture and society of ancient Greece.