The Prince of Stars: Ulugh Beg's Quest to Map the Stars and Seasons

About this book

As a young boy in the 15th century, the prince of the Timurid empire Ulugh Beg used to gaze at the night sky in fascination. As he grew, so did his obsession with the stars and the dancing patterns of the planets in the sky. 

When he became the ruler of the empire, he invited the best teachers, scholars and scientists to his lands and began a new era of prosperity and learning. In his later life, Ulugh Beg built an incredible observatory and a new university. He was a mathematical pioneer, and his achievements laid a foundation for future discoveries about our universe. 

Ulugh Beg’s contributions to maths and science are not as widely known as they should be and this book is an excellent celebration of his life and achievements. His life and relentless curiosity are described with heart, and the illustrations help to bring his passion for knowledge to life vividly on the page.

Additional information about Ulugh Beg can be found at the end of the book if readers wish to discover more. His story is an important one and would be perfect to inspire children and remind them to always be curious about the world around them.