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Hands of Time. A Watchmaker's History of Time
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Hands of Time. A Watchmaker's History of Time
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Издательство: Hodder & Stoughton
Год выпуска: 2023 Страниц: 272 Тип обложки: 7Б - твердая (плотная бумага или картон) Оформление: Тиснение золотом, Тиснение цветное, Супер Иллюстрации: Черно-белые + цветные Масса: 506 г Размеры: 240x165x25 мм Наличие: На складе
In Hands of Time, watchmaker and historian Rebecca Struthers welcomes us into the hidden world of watchmaking, and to a history of time that spans centuries and continents.
The invention of timepieces was more significant for human culture than the printing press, or even the wheel. They have travelled the world with us, from the depths of the oceans to the summit of Everest, and even to the Moon. They regulate our daily lives and have sculpted the social and economic development of society in surprising and dramatic ways.
From her workshop bench, Rebecca explores the ways in which timekeeping has indelibly shaped our attitudes to work, leisure, trade, politics, exploration and mortality, and introduces us to some extraordinary devices, each with their own story to tell. Hands of Time is an intricate exploration of the history, science, philosophy, and craft of timekeeping.
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