Rooney, David
About Time: A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780241370513
- author:
- Rooney, David
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2 centimeters (0.2
- Genre:
- Science, History, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
David Rooney's book explores the history of timekeeping and its impact on civilization, tracing the development of clocks from ancient sundials to modern GPS technology.
Through twelve concise chapters, Rooney examines the role of clocks in shaping human history, from their use in navigation and empire-building to their influence on politics and commerce.
This book is a fascinating study of the power of timekeeping and its effects on our world.
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