Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
EUR 15,16
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Aggiungi al carrelloPaperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a compelling examination of the adjustment of the British calendar in 1750, known as the Calendar (New Style) Act. This significant change had both legal and scientific implications, as it aimed to align the civil calendar with astronomical observations. The author provides an in-depth exploration of the motivations and methods behind this adjustment, discussing the complexities of coordinating a change that affected all aspects of civil life. The book also sheds light on the broader context of calendar reform, revealing how scientific advancements and cultural practices shaped the development of timekeeping systems. Ultimately, the insights presented in this book highlight the ongoing human endeavor to accurately measure and record the passage of time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.