Orreries, clocks, and london society: the evolution of astronomical instruments and their makers
Auteur :
Buick, Tony
Éditeur :
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN :
9783030617769
Date de publication :
24 déc. 2020
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
With a particular focus on London society and clockmakers, it weaves together historical narrative with practical know-hows and scientific fact, showing how the orrery changed from a fanciful toy to a high-tech instrument to a vessel for art and education.