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Dionysii Petavii Aurelianensis... Rationarium Temporum, by Denis Petau, is a comprehensive work on chronology and historical computation. This meticulously researched volume delves into the intricacies of dating systems and temporal frameworks across various historical periods, offering a detailed examination of ancient and Christian chronologies. Petau's work stands as a significant contribution to the fields of history and religious studies, providing scholars with a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of historical timekeeping. This book explores methods for calculating and comparing different historical calendars. It remains a foundational text for anyone interested in the history of time and its impact on our understanding of the past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.