Since the dawn of civilization, we have kept time. But time has always been against us. From the city sundials of ancient Rome to the era of the smartwatch, clocks have been used throughout history to wield power, make money, govern citizens and keep control.
In About Time, time expert David Rooney tells the story of timekeeping, and how it continues to shape our modern world. Over twelve chapters we discover how clocks have helped us navigate the world, build empires and even taken us to the brink of destruction.
This is the story of timing. And the story of timing is the story of us.
| ISBN: | 9780241370506 |
| Publication date: | 17th June 2021 |
| Author: | David Rooney |
| Publisher: | Viking an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Genres: |
History of science Time (chronology), time systems and standards History of engineering and technology General and world history |
Since the dawn of civilization, we have kept time. But time has always been against us.
About Time features in the following genres: History of science, Time (chronology), time systems and standards, History of engineering and technology, General and world history
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About Time was written by David Rooney and published by Viking an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd
About Time has 352 pages