HolfordStrevens, Leofranc
The History of Time: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780192804990
- author:
- HolfordStrevens, Leofranc
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 111 mm X 174 mm
- Genre:
- Popular science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The History of Time: A Very Short Introduction by Leofranc Holford-Strevens The organisation of time into hours, days, months and years seems universal, but is actually far more artificial than most people realise. From the French Revolution's restructuring of the calendar to the Soviet Union's experiments with five-day weeks, the way we measure time has evolved over time. This book explores these changes using fascinating examples from Ancient Rome and Julius Caesar's introduction of the Leap Year, as well as a 1920s project for a fixed Easter. By examining how different cultures have approached timekeeping, Holford-Strevens reveals the complexities behind our modern system. The Very Short Introductions series offers pocket-sized books that combine facts, analysis, perspective and enthusiasm to make interesting topics highly readable.
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