A ground-breaking work by a distinguished historian: how astrology has shaped and influenced our history, from earliest times to the present day.

"Perhaps the most interesting historian writing in America today" ("The New York Times Book Review") explores how astrology has shaped and influenced history from earliest times to the present day. Black-and-white photos throughout.

"Entertaining....Bobrick is a playful and innovative historian who demonstrates that [astrology] has a rich and colorful past to draw upon."

-- Dick Teresi, The New York Times Book Review