01775nam 2200493 450 991015470450332120170925213926.00-19-027350-X0-19-027349-6(CKB)4340000000027403(StDuBDS)EDZ0001600791(MiAaPQ)EBC4766841(PPN)224838164(EXLCZ)99434000000002740320161222h20172017 uy 0engur|||||||||||rdacontentrdacontentrdacontentrdamediardacarrierRoman portable sundials the empire in your hand /Richard J. A. TalbertNew York, NY :Oxford University Press,2017.1 online resource illustrations (black and white), maps (black and white)Previously issued in print: 2017.0-19-027348-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.Talbert investigates miniature sundials which can be adjusted for the owner's whereabouts. They incorporate a list of locations and latitudes for ready reference, data that offers insight into Romans' worldviews. To some perhaps, these sundials were primarily symbols of scientific awareness as well as imperial mastery of time and space.SundialsClocks and watchesTime measurementsSundials.Clocks and watches.Time measurements.681.1112Talbert Richard J. A.1947-474980MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910154704503321Roman portable sundials2865908UNINA