The riddle of the compass : the invention that changed the world / Amir D. Aczel.

By:

Aczel, Amir D, 1950-

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: A Harvest bookPublication details: San Diego ; New York ; London : Harcourt, 2002.Edition: 1st Harvest edDescription: XVII, 178 str. : ilustr., zvd. ; 21 cmISBN:

0156007533 (pbk)
9780156007535 (pbk)
0151005060
9780151005062

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

912.0284

LOC classification:

VK 577 A189r 2002

Contents:

Odyssey -- Signs in the sea and sky -- Dante -- Etruscan chandelier -- Amalfi -- Ghost of Flavio Gioia -- Iron fish, lodestone turtle -- Venice -- Marco Polo -- Charting the Mediterranean -- A nautical revolution -- Conclusion.

Summary: A fascinating account that takes us from ancient China to renaissance Italy to everywhere today, by the bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem. Annotation. Bestselling science writer Amir Aczel uncovers the fascinating story of the invention of the compass and its impact on the world. Amir D. Aczel, the distinguished science writer, turns detective as he uncovers the fascinating story of the invention of the compass. It's a fabulous tale of Chinese lodestones directing the building of palaces and ancient mariners following the flights of birds to reach their destinations. The arrival of the compass in Europe and an understanding of its potential revolutionized trade in the Mediterranean and ushered in the great Age of Exploration. Tracking down the roots of the compass and telling the story of navigation through the ages, Aczel instructs and charms as never before. Amir Aczel is known for his ability to write delightful books about hard topics in math and science. And this is the book he was born to write. Raised on ocean liners by his ship's captain father, the young Aczel stood at the helm and steered ships through the Mediterranean. His experience adds depth and resonance to the telling of this terrific story.

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Bibliografija: str. 165-168.

Kazalo.

Odyssey --
Signs in the sea and sky --
Dante --
Etruscan chandelier --
Amalfi --
Ghost of Flavio Gioia --
Iron fish, lodestone turtle --
Venice --
Marco Polo --
Charting the Mediterranean --
A nautical revolution --
Conclusion.

A fascinating account that takes us from ancient China to renaissance Italy to everywhere today, by the bestselling author of Fermat's Last Theorem. Annotation. Bestselling science writer Amir Aczel uncovers the fascinating story of the invention of the compass and its impact on the world. Amir D. Aczel, the distinguished science writer, turns detective as he uncovers the fascinating story of the invention of the compass. It's a fabulous tale of Chinese lodestones directing the building of palaces and ancient mariners following the flights of birds to reach their destinations. The arrival of the compass in Europe and an understanding of its potential revolutionized trade in the Mediterranean and ushered in the great Age of Exploration. Tracking down the roots of the compass and telling the story of navigation through the ages, Aczel instructs and charms as never before. Amir Aczel is known for his ability to write delightful books about hard topics in math and science. And this is the book he was born to write. Raised on ocean liners by his ship's captain father, the young Aczel stood at the helm and steered ships through the Mediterranean. His experience adds depth and resonance to the telling of this terrific story.

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