Revolution in Time: Clocks and the Making of the Modern World

Landes, David S.

ISBN 10: 0674768000 / ISBN 13: 9780674768000

Published by Belknap Press, 1983

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First Edition, 3rd Printing. Not price-clipped ($20.00 price intact). Published by Harvard University Press, 1983. Octavo. Book is very good with light toning to the page ends. Dust jacket is very good with light toning to the flaps and light creasing to the spine. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Revolution in Time: Clocks and the Making of the Modern World
• Publisher: Belknap Press
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0674768000
• ISBN 13: 9780674768000
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
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Synopsis

Discusses reasons why the clock was invented in Europe, traces the development of timekeeping technology, and describes how clocks and watches are made

About the Author

David S. Landes was Coolidge Professor of History and Professor of Economics, Emeritus, Harvard University, and the author of The Wealth and Poverty of Nations.