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The History of Time: A Very Short IntroductionWhy 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? The 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
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?The 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.
Leofranc 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.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/27/2005
ISBN: 9780192804990
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.44w x 0.37d
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Great Western Cowboy Vest for Costume Use
I bought the Men's Western Cowboy Vest with fringe as part of a Halloween costume, and it was perfect for what I needed! The style and details really added to the look and gave my costume an authentic vibe. At 6'3", I found it a little on the short side, but it still worked fine for my purposes.
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Color: Brown, Size: X-Large
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Color bleed
Color: Black, Size: XX-Large
Nice vest but it ruined my white shirt. Color bleed and little black balls all over the place
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Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great for the price.
Color: Brown, Size: X-Large
I bought this vest for my brother in the Philippines. He like a vest with a fringe or tassel, and this is the only item that has it. I am rating it a 5 star because of a quick replacement for the defective item that I received at first. The materials used are thin, however, the vest still looks great. I hope they will last a bit longer after several washing.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2024
★★★★★ 1
Cheap-poorly made junk
Color: Coffee, Size: XX-Large
I needed a vest with some fringe for a costume party on 11/24/23. I looked at many others but decided on this one due to the fact it would arrive on Wednesday instead of Friday, the day of the party. I beyond disappointed in the quality and fit of this vest. I knew that it was faux leather but it was the worst faux leather type material I had ever seen. The fit was terrible, said 2xl but 1xl tops. It was probably my worst purchase ever on Amazon. Save your money and do not purchase this vest.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2023