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Hands of Time
- A Watchmaker's History of Time. 'An exquisite book' - STEPHEN FRY
Engelsk Paperback
Hands of Time
- A Watchmaker's History of Time. 'An exquisite book' - STEPHEN FRY
Engelsk Paperback

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''5/5 A true joy. A work of staggering complexity and bewildering economy.'' TELEGRAPH
''Every page glitters'' SPECTATOR
''Mesmerising'' NEW STATESMAN
''An exquisite book, beautifully put together... What a very wonderful book.'' STEPHEN FRY

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK
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In Hands of Time watchmaker and historian Rebecca Struthers welcomes us into the hidden world of watchmaking, and to a history of time that spans centuries and continents.

The invention of timepieces was more significant for human culture than the printing press, or even the wheel. They have travelled the world with us, from the depths of the oceans to the summit of Everest, and even to the Moon. They regulate our daily lives and have sculpted the social and economic development of society in surprising and dramatic ways.

From her workshop bench, Rebecca explores the ways in which timekeeping has indelibly shaped our attitudes to work, leisure, trade, politics, exploration and mortality, and introduces us to some extraordinary devices, each with their own story to tell. Hands of Time is an intricate exploration of the history, science, philosophy, and craft of timekeeping.

''A rattling, wonderful read.'' OBSERVER
''Beautiful, bewitching and brilliant'' LARA MAIKLEM
''An intensely personal, finely-tuned meditation. A beautiful book'' EDMUND DE WAAL

Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
288
ISBN-13:
9781529339048
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
1529339049
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
2 maj 2024
Længde:
18mm
Bredde:
126mm
Højde:
198mm
Forlag:
Hodder & Stoughton
Oplagsdato:
2 maj 2024
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