Einstein's Clocks, Poincare's Maps - by Peter Galison (Paperback)

The book "Race of Time" by Peter Galison is a groundbreaking exploration of the origins of modern timekeeping, revealing the fascinating stories behind two giants in the field of science - Albert Einstein and Henri Poincare.

Through rarely seen photographs, forgotten patents, and unexplored archives, Galison sheds new light on their concrete professional preoccupations and the silent race they engaged in to develop a theory that would conquer the empire of time.

This book is an easy-reading yet penetrating account that brings the story of time to life as a tale of wires and rails, precision maps, and imperial ambitions, as well as physics and philosophy.

With Galison's unique perspective, you will gain a fresh understanding of how twentieth-century science began and the impact it has had on our modern age.

Don't miss out on this captivating read that will change your perception of time forever!