Roman Portable Sundials
Download or Read eBook Roman Portable Sundials PDF written by Richard J. A. Talbert and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Richard J. A. Talbert |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 261 |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780190273484 |
ISBN-13 | : 0190273488 |
Rating | : 4/5 (84 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Roman Portable Sundials by : Richard J. A. Talbert
Book excerpt: Talbert investigates miniature sundials which can be adjusted for the owner's whereabouts. They incorporate a list of locations and latitudes for ready reference, data that offers insight into Romans' worldviews. To some perhaps, these sundials were primarily symbols of scientific awareness as well as imperial mastery of time and space.