Derek Roberts

Gebundenes Buch

Precision Pendulum Clocks

The Quest for Accurate Timekeeping

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

Derek Roberts is a respected dealer and specialized collector of fine antique clocks, music boxes, and barometers. His previous books on horology have been widely acclaimed. He works in Tonbridge, Kent, England.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Schiffer Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. April 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 313mm x 235mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 1863g
• ISBN-13: 9780764316364
• ISBN-10: 0764316362
• Artikelnr.: 22346945