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Empires of time : calendars, clocks and cultures
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Empires of time : calendars, clocks and cultures

by Anthony Aveni

This study explores the history and anthropology of timekeeping, tracing the origins of the modern calendar back to prehistoric times. It compares Western, Chinese, Maya, Inca, and tribal time systems, analysing how these structures reflect human psychology and worldviews.

Accession 1965 ISBN 1860646026 Publisher —
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