2661 - Revolution in Time
LANDES David S.FIRST CHOICE by Antoine Simonin : If you want to know everything about the birth and evolution of the watch, this is the book for you! Fascinating and full of information.
It is a monument of watchmaking literature. Clocks, time measurement and the formation of the modern world is a first general history of time control. A vast survey covering religion, folklore, mathematics, mechanics, astronomy, navigation and industry. A must read classic if you want to understand how the mastery of time has transformed trade, travel, work and therefore lifestyles all over the planet. With more than 100 illustrations.
The book abounds with anecdotes about people, not only those who made the clocks and watches worldwide but also those who bought and used them. Without doubt, this book will become a standard work in the history of timekeeping worldwide.
First edition - linen cover - very good condition.
482 pages
Edition : 1983
Langue : anglais
