About Time: A History of Civilization in Twelve Clocks
J**T
Interesting overall, but doesn't explain how the clocks work.
I would have preferred less social commentary and virtue-signaling on the evils of colonialism and more information on how the clocks actually work and how they were made. This book did not tell me as much as I wanted about the clocks or as much as I had hoped about history. I think it failed in both its goals.
A**Z
Made a great gift!
Bought this for an older gentleman for Xmas 2021. Just got word today that he absolutely loves this book. And his wife says he has been telling everyone he knows...lol...about things in the book! It was the perfect gift for him!
C**N
My watchmaker friend found this book fascinating
I heard "About Time" discussed on NPR. It sounded fascinating, but I already have a stack of books to read so I decided to send it to a longtime friend who repairs antique watches as a hobby. He LOVED IT!
J**.
You'll never look at a clock the same way again.
This isn't just about time, it's about politics, power, religion, art, and human civilization itself. If that sounds like A LOT... it is! But the author David Rooney puts it all together in a captivating way. The research is world-class, and the writing is fast-paced, informative and entertaining. Highly recommended!
E**N
Thoroughly unique overview of the history of time.
Excellent summary of the history of clocks with a sober challenge for their use in the future.
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