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About time : a history of civilization in twelve clocks / David Rooney.

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Field name	Details
ISBN	0241370507
	9780241370506
	0241370493
	9780241370490
Author	Rooney, David (author)
Title	About time : a history of civilization in twelve clocks / David Rooney.
Publisher and/or associated date/s	London : Viking, an imprint of Penguin Books, ©2021.
Publisher and/or associated date/s	©2021.
Description	x, 323 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary	A horological history of human civilisation, told through twelve world-changing clocks 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 time. And the story of time is the story of us.
Subjects	Horology
	Time
	Civilization
	Clocks and watches -- History
	Horology -- History
Call number	2021.257

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Barcode	Shelf Location	Collection	Volume Ref.	Status	Due Date
A00947545	2021.257	General Collection		. Available to Museum Staff .