Men And Measures - Edward Nicholson - Bog

Men and Measures: A History of Weights and Measures, Ancient and Modern is a book written by Edward Nicholson and published in 1912. The book provides an in-depth study of the history and evolution of weights and measures throughout the ages, from ancient times to the modern era. The author explores the various systems of measurement used by different civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese. The book also covers the development of the metric system and its adoption by various countries around the world. The author discusses the challenges faced by early scientists and mathematicians in establishing a standardized system of measurement, and the role of politics and economics in shaping the adoption of different measurement systems. Overall, Men and Measures offers a fascinating insight into the history of measurement and its importance in shaping human civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.