{"product_id":"the-history-of-time-a-very-short-introduction","title":"The History of Time: A Very Short Introduction","description":"Why do we measure time in the way that we do? Why is a week seven days long? At what point did minutes and seconds come into being? Why are some calendars lunar and some solar?\nThe organization of time into hours, days, months, and years seems immutable and universal, but is actually far more artificial than most people realize. For example, the French Revolution resulted in a restructuring of the French calendar, and the Soviet Union experimented with five and then six-day weeks.\nLeofranc Holford-Strevens brings us this fascinating study of time using a range of examples from Ancient Rome and Julius Caesar's imposition of the Leap Year to the 1920's project for a fixed Easter. Those interested in time, history, and the development of the calendar will enjoy this absorbing exploration of an aspect of our lives that we all take for granted.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0192804995\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0192804995.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Holford-Strevens, Leofranc\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41460949024826,"sku":"DBV.0192804995.A","price":7.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0192804995-0.jpg?v=1781202669","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-history-of-time-a-very-short-introduction","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}