Book Description
This book is the first complete translation of thePythagorean philosopher Nicomachus of Gerasa. It is a concise and wellorganized introduction to the study of harmonics and contains anextensive commentary in which Flora Levin explains the principles ofPythagorean harmony. This important work constitutes a valuableresource for all students of ancient philosophy, Western cosmology, andthe history of music. ... Read more

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A major contribution to the world of classics.
Flora R.Levin has one of the keenest and most perceptive minds around. What sets her writing apart from other classicists is her clear and unpretentious style infused with human qualities. She has the ability totake the reader by the hand, so to speak, and infuse him with her ownpassion for her subject. "The Manual of Harmonics of Nicomachus thePythagorean" is the creation of a profound scholar and a cultivated,sensitive musician. ... Read more