Les Merveilles de L'Horlogerie... - Primary Source Edition


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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Les Merveilles De L'horlogerie; BibliothEque Des Merveilles Camille Portal, Raoul Marquis Hachette et cie, 1888 Antiques & Collectibles; Clocks & Watches; Antiques & Collectibles / Clocks & Watches; Clocks and watches; Technology & Engineering / Manufacturing




Les Merveilles De L'horlogerie...


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Ce livre est un hommage magnifique à l'horlogerie, l'un des métiers les plus anciens et les plus fascinants du monde. Il offre une présentation détaillée des différentes formes d'horlogerie, de l'horloge astronomique à la montre-bracelet, en passant par les horloges monumentales et les montres à complications. Des photographies magnifiques accompagnent les descriptions détaillées des horloges présentées dans ce livre. C'est un ouvrage incontournable pour tous les amateurs d'horlogerie. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.










Montres Et Merveilles


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Making Marvels


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Featuring more than 150 treasures from several of the world’s most prestigious collections, Making Marvels explores the vital intersection of art, technology, and political power at the courts of early modern Europe. It was there, from the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries, that a remarkable outpouring of creativity and learning gave rise to exquisite objects that were at once beautiful works of art and technological wonders. By amassing vast, glittering collections of these ingeniously crafted objects, princes flaunted their wealth and competed for mastery over the known world. More than mere status symbols, however, many of these marvels ushered in significant advancements that have had a lasting influence on astronomy, engineering, and even international politics. Incisive texts by leading scholars situate these works within the rich, complex symbolism of life at court, where science and splendor were pursued with equal vigor and together contributed to a culture of magnificence.