The Measure of All Things: The Seven-Year Odyssey and Hidden Error That Transformed the World

The story of the creation of the metric system in 1792 traces the endeavors of Delambre and MTchain, the backlash of superstitious contemporaries, the impact of the French Revolution, and the mistake that drove MTchain to the brink of madness. 100,000 first printing.
ASIN: 074321675X
VSKU: HBSV.074321675X.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Alder, Ken
Binding: Hardcover
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Condition Notes: Book is in good condition and has some writing, underlining, and or highlighting inside. Cover may have some cosmetic wear.