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Precision Pendulum Clocks: The Quest for Accurate Timekeeping by Derek Roberts

Precision Pendulum Clocks: The Quest for Accurate Timekeeping by Derek Roberts

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The incredible story of how leading clockmakers, primarily of England, struggled to control accurate timekeeping for over 300 years. A thorough yet concise text is accompanied by nearly 1,000 photographs of clocks which demonstrate each fascinating development. Georgian, Regency, and Victorian advances are shown to have contributed to the eventual success of accurately measuring time, that is so crucial to the success of todays highly integrated society.

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  • Precision Pendulum Clocks: The Quest for Accurate Timekeeping

    Derek Roberts

    9780764316364

  • Binding: Hard Cover

    Copyright: 2003

    Pages: 320

    Size: 9 x 12 in.

    Condition: New

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