The metric system

Fandel, Jennifer.

Book 2007

History of the creation of the metric system from 1789 when France's Academy of Sciences began discussing a national measurement system to 1840 when the metric system was made the official measurement system of France.

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ISBN:

9781583414309

Edition:

First edition

Description:

pages 48 : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm

Notes:

Includes index

LCCN:

2005050690

Control Number:

1061731

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