Timepieces: Masterpieces Of Chronometry
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| Originally published | 2002 |
| Authors | David Christianson |
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| ID | 1319690 |
About Timepieces: Masterpieces Of Chronometry
The intriguing story of timekeeping, from the early Greek and Chinese waterclocks to the modern day atomic clocks. Webber introduces the eminent movers and shakers: Galileo, Leonardo, Fromanteel, Tompian, Berthoud, Le Roy and Harrison; and tells of the miniaturization that led to the first watches.