Time Tamed: The Remarkable Story of Humanity's Quest to Measure Time

For our entire existence, humans have sought to understand and measure the passing of time - and in the process, have created some of the most remarkable, masterful, and even beautiful timepieces. In this book, Foulkes tracks how we have done this throughout the ages. Focusing on the most significant developments in timekeeping across history - but also highlighting some of the most stunning timekeeping art pieces - this is a book you will want to spend many hours enjoying.

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