WHEEL OF TIME

by Harry Zarchy ‧ RELEASE DATE: Nov. 15, 1957

Time -- as we measure it, as the ancients divided it -- is explained lucidly here. The lunar calendars of Babylonia and Greece, the solar calendar of Egypt, the remarkable calendar of the Mayans, which agreed with the later Gregorian, the sweeping reforms of Julius Caesar inaugurated when the confusing system in use was three months in error, are all covered. The Gregorian calendar, its strengths and weaknesses, is clarified with detailed reports on the controversial thirteen-month and world calendars. Astronomy and navigation, hour glasses and watches as they relate to time-keeping are part of inner workings here.

Pub Date: Nov. 15, 1957

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Crowell

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Nov. 1, 1957

Categories: NONFICTION