Publisher's Synopsis
The mechanical clock was one of the technologial advances that brought Western civilization to a position of world leadership. This book details how and why the breakthrough occured through a historical journey.
Revised Edition
Paperback (27 Apr 2000)
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The mechanical clock was one of the technologial advances that brought Western civilization to a position of world leadership. This book details how and why the breakthrough occured through a historical journey.
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ISBN: | 9780670889679 |
Publisher: | Viking |
Imprint: | Viking |
Pub date: | 27 Apr 2000 |
Edition: | Revised Edition |
DEWEY: | 681.11309 |
DEWEY edition: | 21 |
Number of pages: | 518 |
Weight: | 831g |
Height: | 234mm |
Width: | 153mm |
Spine width: | 41mm |