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Time in Antiquity (Sciences of Antiquity) (Paperback)
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Short Description for Time in AntiquityExplores the different perceptions of time from Classical antiquity, principally through the technology designed to measure, mark or tell time. This book offers insights into ordinary people's perceptions of time and time-keeping instruments. It presents an analysis of the development of sundial technology.
Full description- Publisher: ROUTLEDGE
- Published: 25 November 2008
- Format: Paperback 224 pages
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- Categories: Time (chronology), Time Systems & Standards | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Classical History / Classical Civilisation
- ISBN 13: 9780415331562 ISBN 10: 0415331560
- Sales rank: 383,237
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Full description for Time in Antiquity
Time in Antiquity explores the different perceptions of time from Classical antiquity, principally through the technology designed to measure, mark or tell time. The material discussed ranges from the sixth century BC in archaic Greece to the 3rd century AD in the Roman Empire, and offers fascinating insights into ordinary people's perceptions of time and time-keeping instruments.

