A Dictionary of Weights and Measures for the British Isles

A Dictionary of Weights and Measures for the British Isles

Author: Ronald Edward Zupko

Publisher: American Philosophical Society

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 572

ISBN-13: 9780871691682

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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.


Encyclopaedia of Historical Metrology, Weights, and Measures

Encyclopaedia of Historical Metrology, Weights, and Measures

Author: Jan Gyllenbok

Publisher: Birkhäuser

Published: 2018-04-25

Total Pages: 977

ISBN-13: 3319666916

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This second volume of Gyllenbok's encyclopaedia of historical metrology comprises the first part of the compendium of measurement systems and currencies of all sovereign states of the modern World (A-I). Units of measurement are of vital importance in every civilization through history. Since the early ages, man has through necessity devised various measures to assist him in everyday life. They have enabled and continue to enable us to trade in commonly and equitably understood amounts, and to investigate, understand, and control the chemical, physical, and biological processes of the natural world. The encyclopeadia will be of use not only to historians of science and technology, but also to economic and social historians and should be in every major academic and national library as standard reference work on the topic.


Enlightenment, Legal Education, and Critique

Enlightenment, Legal Education, and Critique

Author: John W Cairns

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press

Published: 2015-07-27

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13: 0748682155

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Enlightenment, Legal Education, and Critique deals with broad themes in Legal History, such as the development of Scots Law through the major legal thinkers of the Enlightenment, essays on Roman law and miscellaneous essays on the literary and philosophic


The Duty and Powers of Justices of Peace, in This Part of Great-Britain Called Scotland. with an Appendix Concerning Weights and Measures. by William Forbes

The Duty and Powers of Justices of Peace, in This Part of Great-Britain Called Scotland. with an Appendix Concerning Weights and Measures. by William Forbes

Author: WILLIAM. FORBES

Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions

Published: 2018-04-18

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 9781379603207

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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars. This collection reveals the history of English common law and Empire law in a vastly changing world of British expansion. Dominating the legal field is the Commentaries of the Law of England by Sir William Blackstone, which first appeared in 1765. Reference works such as almanacs and catalogues continue to educate us by revealing the day-to-day workings of society. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library T146902 In two parts, each with a separate titlepage, pagination and register. Pages 201 and 202 misnumbered 101 and 181. Edinburgh: printed by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson: and to be sold at John Vallanges Shop, Anno Domini, 1707-08. [16],71, [9];[10],181[i.e.202], [4]p.; 8°