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Calendar

: Humanity's Epic Struggle to Determine a True and Accurate Year

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352 pages

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Exploring the evolution of our calendar system, the narrative connects ancient structures like Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza with modern scientific milestones, including the atomic clock. It traverses diverse cultures from Vedic India to Elizabethan England, featuring notable figures such as Julius Caesar and Galileo. The book reveals the intricate history of timekeeping, highlighting its development before significant inventions like the telescope and the mechanical clock, presenting it as one of the great untold stories of science and history.

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9780380793242

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2001, paperback

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