Zero Degrees
Geographies of the Prime Meridian
Charles Withers explains how the choice of Greenwich to mark 0 Degrees longitude solved problems of global measurement that had engaged geographers, astronomers, and mariners since ancient times. This history is a testament to the power of maps, the challenges of global measurement, and the role of scientific authority in creating the modern world.
| Autor: | Withers Charles W. J. |
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| ISBN: | 9780674088818 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Gebunden |
| Verlag: | University Presses |
| Veröffentlicht: | 13.03.2017 |
| Untertitel: | Geographies of the Prime Meridian |
| Schlagworte: | HISTORY / Historical Geography HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century History and Archaeology History of Science Human Geography Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900 SCIENCE / History SCIENCE / Time SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography Time (chronology), time systems & standards c 1500 onwards to present day |
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