English Clocks
800 years of innovation
$84.66
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
11 June 2025
Summary
English Clocks: A Revolution in Time
Clockmaking in England boasts a rich and influential heritage, tracing its roots from the earliest monastic clocks of the Middle Ages to the innovative designs of the Renaissance, the celebrated ‘Golden Age’ of the 17th and 18th centuries, and the industrialized world of today.
This book offers an accessible introduction to the groundbreaking advancements spearheaded by English horologists and scientists. Discover how their ingenuity spar…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780719845048 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0719845041 |
| Author: | John Cronin |
| Publisher: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 11 June 2025 |
| Weight: | 723g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 189mm x 12mm |
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About The Author
John Cronin
John Cronin served a traditional apprenticeship as a watchmaker and, after winning several awards, was elected a Fellow of the British Horological Institute. Later, he gained a history degree and taught history for 25 years. After retiring from teaching, he set up a business in Horological Conservation and in 1994 was awarded a Fellowship by Gift of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. He has written many articles and two other books on horology.
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