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Experiments, Instruments & Measurement - Einstein's Clocks and Poincare's Maps: Empires of Time

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Book Synopsis: "More than a history of science; it is a tour de force in the genre."—New York Times Book Review

A dramatic new account of the parallel quests to harness time that culminated in the revolutionary science of relativity, Einstein's Clocks, Poincaré's Maps is "part history, part science, part adventure, part biography, part meditation on the meaning of modernity....In Galison's telling of science, the meters and wires and epoxy and solder come alive as characters, along with physicists, engineers, technicians and others....Galison has unearthed fascinating material" (New York Times).

Clocks and trains, telegraphs and colonial conquest: the challenges of the late nineteenth century were an indispensable real-world background to the enormous theoretical breakthrough of relativity. And two giants at the foundations of modern science were converging, step-by-step, on the answer: Albert Einstein, a young, obscure German physicist experimenting with measuring time using telegraph networks and with the coordination of clocks at train stations; and the renowned mathematician Henri Poincaré, president of the French Bureau of Longitude, mapping time coordinates across continents. Each found that to understand the newly global world, he had to determine whether there existed a pure time in which simultaneity was absolute or whether time was relative.

Esteemed historian of science Peter Galison has culled new information from rarely seen photographs, forgotten patents, and unexplored archives to tell the fascinating story of two scientists whose concrete, professional preoccupations engaged them in a silent race toward a theory that would conquer the empire of time.

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Are you intrigued by the mysteries of time and the great minds that sought to unravel them? Dive into the captivating world of Einstein's Clocks and Poincaré's Maps: Empires of Time. This groundbreaking book offers a unique blend of history, science, adventure, and biography that will keep you turning the pages in awe. Discover the riveting parallel quests that led to the revolutionary science of relativity in this must-read for enthusiasts of all things temporal. Don't miss out on this tour de force in the genre that has captivated readers and critics alike!

Step back in time to the late nineteenth century, where clocks and telegraphs, trains and colonial conquests set the stage for one of the most significant theoretical breakthroughs in modern science. Follow the journeys of Albert Einstein and Henri Poincaré as they converge on the answer to the age-old question of the nature of time. Through the meticulous research of esteemed historian Peter Galison, you'll witness the intertwining paths of these two giants of science and their silent race towards a theory that would reshape our understanding of time. The meters, wires, and solder of the era come alive as characters in this gripping narrative that blends scientific discovery with real-world challenges.

Immerse yourself in a world where time is not just a concept but a tangible force that shapes our reality. Let Galison's vivid storytelling transport you to a time when the foundations of modern science were being laid, and the boundaries of human knowledge were being pushed to new limits. Whether you're a history buff, a science enthusiast, or simply curious about the nature of time itself, Einstein's Clocks and Poincaré's Maps is a must-have addition to your reading list. Start your journey into the empires of time today!

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