Publisher's Synopsis
""Outlines of the Evolution of Weights and Measures and the Metric System"" by William Hallock is a comprehensive guide to the history and development of measurement systems. The book covers the evolution of weights and measures from ancient times to the modern era, with a specific focus on the metric system. The author provides a detailed analysis of the various measurement systems used throughout history, including the Egyptian, Babylonian, Greek, Roman, and British systems. The book also explores the scientific and political reasons behind the development of the metric system and its adoption by various countries around the world. The author describes the advantages of the metric system over other measurement systems and provides practical examples of its application in various fields. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of measurement systems and the metric system in particular.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
