Hands of Time

Name: Hands of Time
Brand: Hodder & Stoughton
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

By Rebecca Struthers

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'A true joy. A work of staggering complexity and bewildering economy.' TELEGRAPH 'Every page glitters' SPECTATOR 'Mesmerising' NEW STATESMAN A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK ______________________ 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 details

Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 1
Languages:: Original: English
Number of Pages:: 288
Publisher:: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication Date:: 2024-05-02
ISBN / EAN:: 9781529339048
Weight:: 216 g
Dimensions:: 13/20/2 cm
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]

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