Decoding the Heavens
A 2,000-Year-Old Computer and the Century-Long Search to Discover Its Secrets
Book • 2009
Decoding the Heavens by Jo Marchant delves into the history and significance of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek device that functioned as the world's first mechanical computer.
The book chronicles the century-long journey to decipher its intricate workings, exploring the roots of modern technology in ancient Greece, the Islamic world, and medieval Europe.
It highlights the perseverance and ingenuity of scientists and historians who contributed to understanding this ancient marvel.
The book chronicles the century-long journey to decipher its intricate workings, exploring the roots of modern technology in ancient Greece, the Islamic world, and medieval Europe.
It highlights the perseverance and ingenuity of scientists and historians who contributed to understanding this ancient marvel.
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