Richard Dunn (UK Royal Museums Greenwich)

Broschiertes Buch

Navigational Instruments

Beschreibung

With over two-thirds of the globe covered by water, the ability to navigate safely and quickly across the oceans has been crucial throughout human history. This book shows the solution of the infamous longitude problem, the impact of satellite positioning and other advances in navigation have brought together seafarers, artisans and more.

Autor

Trained as a historian of science, Richard Dunn has published widely on subjects including astrology, navigation, scientific instruments and museums. He is currently affiliated with the Science Museum, London, UK, having previously worked as a Curator of the History of Navigation at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.

Produktdetails

• Shire Library
• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Seitenzahl: 80
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 211mm x 146mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 202g
• ISBN-13: 9780747815068
• ISBN-10: 0747815062
• Artikelnr.: 44138768