The Measure of All Things
The story of the creation of the metric system in 1792 traces the endeavors of Delambre and Méchain, the backlash of superstitious contemporaries, the impact of the French Revolution, and the mistake that drove Méchain to the brink of madness. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
Editora: Free Pr
ISBN: 0743216768
Edição: Reprint
Número de páginas: 448
Acabamento:
PAPERBACK
Idioma: English
Local de Publicação: United States
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