A. Tunç Şen, Forgotten Experts: Astrologers, Science, and Authority in the Ottoman Empire 1450–1600. Redwood City, CA: Stanford University Press, 2025. Pp. 352. ISBN 978-1-5036-4265-2. $65.00 (hardcover).

Michelle Pfeffer

doi:10.1017/s0007087426101885

March 24, 2026The British Journal for the History of Science

A. Tunç Şen, Forgotten Experts: Astrologers, Science, and Authority in the Ottoman Empire 1450–1600. Redwood City, CA: Stanford University Press, 2025. Pp. 352. ISBN 978-1-5036-4265-2. $65.00 (hardcover).

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To explore the intersection of astrology, science, and authority in the Ottoman Empire from 1450 to 1600.
Historical analysis of texts and records from the Ottoman Empire
Examination of the roles of astrologers within scientific communities
Comparative analysis of astrology's status relative to other sciences
Astrologers played a significant role in shaping scientific discourse.
The authority of astrologers was often intertwined with political power.
Astrology was recognized as a legitimate field of knowledge alongside other sciences.

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This analysis investigates the role of astrologers in the Ottoman Empire, revealing their influence on scientific authority.

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A. Tunç Şen, Forgotten Experts: Astrologers, Science, and Authority in the Ottoman Empire 1450–1600. Redwood City, CA: Stanford University Press, 2025. Pp. 352. ISBN 978-1-5036-4265-2. $65.00 (hardcover).

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