Antikythera Mechanism

Athens: Efstathiadis, 1991 (New - will be sent to you direct from the publisher in Greece) "This is the true history of an astonishing machine during the time when the island of Rhodes was the centre of both cultural and intellectual activity within the Roman Empire. Made on the island of Rhodes around 71BC, the computer was lost beneath the waves for almost 2000 years. Recovered in 1910, the Antikythera machine caused much controversy in scientific circles of the day for the technology incorporated in the device was far ahead of its time. This miraculous mechanical computer, now on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, has an exceptional history." Presently scientists are using high-tech scanners to analyse and interpret the mechanism - expect new information an a confrence in Athens later this year ! (2006) 39p. illus. Soft Cover. New Book from Greece. more information

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Athens: Efstathiadis, 1991 (New - will be sent to you direct from the publisher in Greece) "This is the true history of an astonishing machine during the time when the island of Rhodes was the centre of both cultural and intellectual activity within the Roman Empire. Made on the island of Rhodes around 71BC, the computer was lost beneath the waves for almost 2000 years. Recovered in 1910, the Antikythera machine caused much controversy in scientific circles of the day for the technology incorporated in the device was far ahead of its time. This miraculous mechanical computer, now on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, has an exceptional history." Presently scientists are using high-tech scanners to analyse and interpret the mechanism - expect new information an a confrence in Athens later this year ! (2006) 39p. illus. Soft Cover. New Book from Greece. more information

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Athens: Efstathiadis, 1991 (New - will be sent to you direct from the publisher in Greece) "This is the true history of an astonishing machine during the time when the island of Rhodes was the centre of both cultural and intellectual activity within the Roman Empire. Made on the island of Rhodes around 71BC, the computer was lost beneath the waves for almost 2000 years. Recovered in 1910, the Antikythera machine caused much controversy in scientific circles of the day for the technology incorporated in the device was far ahead of its time. This miraculous mechanical computer, now on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, has an exceptional history." Presently scientists are using high-tech scanners to analyse and interpret the mechanism - expect new information an a confrence in Athens later this year ! (2006) 39p. illus. Soft Cover. New Book from Greece. more information

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Athens: Efstathiadis, 1991 (New - will be sent to you direct from the publisher in Greece) "This is the true history of an astonishing machine during the time when the island of Rhodes was the centre of both cultural and intellectual activity within the Roman Empire. Made on the island of Rhodes around 71BC, the computer was lost beneath the waves for almost 2000 years. Recovered in 1910, the Antikythera machine caused much controversy in scientific circles of the day for the technology incorporated in the device was far ahead of its time. This miraculous mechanical computer, now on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, has an exceptional history." Presently scientists are using high-tech scanners to analyse and interpret the mechanism - expect new information an a confrence in Athens later this year ! (2006) 39p. illus. Soft Cover. New Book from Greece. more information

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Athens: Efstathiadis, 1991 (New - will be sent to you direct from the publisher in Greece) "This is the true history of an astonishing machine during the time when the island of Rhodes was the centre of both cultural and intellectual activity within the Roman Empire. Made on the island of Rhodes around 71BC, the computer was lost beneath the waves for almost 2000 years. Recovered in 1910, the Antikythera machine caused much controversy in scientific circles of the day for the technology incorporated in the device was far ahead of its time. This miraculous mechanical computer, now on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, has an exceptional history." Presently scientists are using high-tech scanners to analyse and interpret the mechanism - expect new information an a confrence in Athens later this year ! (2006) 39p. illus. Soft Cover. New Book from Greece. more information

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Athens: NTOG, 1973 Book about Greece for tourists issued annually by the NTOG - beautifully illustrated with maps and travel information. Special articles on "Popular Arts and Crafts (pp.14-25) "Sanorini's Bronze Age Sophistications" (pp.26-35) "A 200 year Old Computer" [The Antikythera Mechanism (pp.164-169). 1st Greek Edition. Printer Wrapper. Fine. more information

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New York: Science History Publications, 1975 "..the culmination of 20 years research into the nature of the Antikythera Mechanism, the oldest and most complex surviving scientific instrument of antiquity" 70p. diagrs.illus index. . First Thus. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good, Slight Chips & Tear. more information

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