"More than a history of science; it is a tour de force in the genre."—New York Times Book Review A dramatic new account of the parallel quests to harness time

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Esteemed historian of science Galison has culled new information from photos, and unexplored archives to tell the fascinating story of two scientists whose conc

In May 1905 Albert Einstein changed time forever; his theory of relativity had practical consequences that changed the world. Only a century ago Europe had a hu

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