Almagest

Author

Ptolemy

Other Titles

Μαθηματικὴ Σύνταξις

Original Language

Ancient Greek

Format

Prose

Date

2nd century CE

Coverage

Only two complete translations of the Almagest into English exist, by Taliaferro and by Toomer, and one 19th-century translation into French by Halma. The most recent publication by Perry is an abridged edition for students.