Dictionary of Weights and Measures for the British Isles: The Middle Ages to the 20th Century, Memoirs, American Philosophical Society (Vol. 168) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780871691682)

The complexity of medieval & modern pre-metric weights & measures (W&M) in Britain presents an obstacle to scholarly research on Western European econ. history. The problem is: the approx. dimensions of many non-standardized measuring units, used by both the Crown & the regional & local markets, varied from time to time & from place to place; & the dimensions even of standard W&M used in any period are poorly understood. This book will clarify the confusion & bring a new focus to the field of metrology & a new understanding of the units. It includes: tables for rapid identification of all ruling English, Scottish, Irish, or Welsh sovereigns; current English Imperial, Amer. Customary, & metric units; & the basic equiv. for these W&M; & A Dict. of Brit. W&M.

Author: Ronald E. Zupko
ISBN-10: 087169168X
ISBN-13: 9780871691682
Publisher: American Philosophical Society Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/1985
Pages: 520
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.98lbs
Size: 10.26h x 7.38w x 1.78d