Timepieces: Masterpieces of Chronometry
- ISBN-10
- 1845734920
- ISBN-13
- 9781845734923
- Category
- Chronometers
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Author
- David Christianson
Description
A lavishly illustrated and inspirational tribute to the science of accurate time measurement. Showcasing the finest timepieces in history from the early Chinese water clocks to the atomic clocks of today. An authoritative and fascinating reference to timekeeping through the ages for the enthusiast or would be horologist.
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