This fascinating book draws together a wealth of diverse material on the much-trusted (and rarely disputed) phenomenon we know as the calendar. From the fundamentals of astronomy to the world's ancient time-keeping schemes, to the development of the modern-day calendar, to the precise calculation of when specific dates occur (as in how one arrives at the date for Easter Sunday), this is a skillful yet approachable discussion of the calendar from both the historical and contemporary perspectives. Readers will even learn how to perform experiments and calculations for themselves by using such basic techniques as stargazing and simple mathematics.
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E. G. Richards was Formerly a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biophysics, King's College, London.
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Zustand: good. Good: The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections. Artikel-Nr. VSBV.0192862057.G
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Zustand: Good. Ne. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 8126814-6
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Artikel-Nr. GOR007101922
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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR001656666
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Anbieter: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spanien
Zustand: Good. : Descubre la fascinante historia de los calendarios a través de los tiempos. Desde los fundamentos de la astronomía hasta los antiguos sistemas de medición del tiempo, este libro explora el desarrollo del calendario moderno y el cálculo preciso de fechas importantes como la de Pascua. Aprende sobre los calendarios prehistóricos, los de civilizaciones como los egipcios, mayas y aztecas, y el efímero calendario republicano francés. Con experimentos y cálculos sencillos, este libro ofrece una visión accesible y completa del calendario desde perspectivas históricas y contemporáneas. EAN: 9780192862051 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: Mapping Time: The Calendar and Its History Autor: E. G. Richards Editorial: Oxford University Press, U.S.A. Idioma: en Páginas: 460 Formato: tapa blanda. Artikel-Nr. Happ-2026-08-28-6c39e169
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Anbieter: MW Books, New York, NY, USA
First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled and slight creasing. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean. Series; Oxford scholarship online. Physical description; xxi, 438 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. Subjects; Calendar History. Calendars History. Time measurements History. Chronology, Historical. 1 Kg. Artikel-Nr. 460129
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Anbieter: Ryde Bookshop Ltd, Isle of Wight, Vereinigtes Königreich
Soft cover. Zustand: Good. First Thus. Numbers are printed inside, 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. The first printing of the first Oxford University Press paperback edition. Clean and firmly bound with light handling wear including creases on the spine and on the lower edge of the front cover. Artikel-Nr. 094313
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Anbieter: Godley Books, Hyde, Vereinigtes Königreich
Soft Cover. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. No marks or inscriptions. Very minor creasing to covers and to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards and no bumping to corners. 438pp. An account for the general reader of the history and underlying basis each of the most important calendars of the world, from prehistory to modern times. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 7.75 x 5 inches. Artikel-Nr. 027832
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