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This third volume of Gyllenbok's encyclopaedia of historical metrology completes the compendium of measurement systems and currencies across all sovereign states of the modern world, covering nations from J through Z. Units of measurement have shaped every civilisation throughout history, enabling equitable trade and scientific understanding. From ancient times to the present day, standardised measures have been essential for daily commerce, chemical and physical investigation, and biological research. This comprehensive reference work explores how societies have developed and refined their measurement systems to meet practical needs and advance knowledge. Volume 3 builds on the foundation of earlier volumes to provide a complete global perspective on the evolution of weights, measures, and monetary systems that underpin modern commerce and scientific endeavour.

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Third volume of Gyllenbok's historical metrology encyclopaedia covering nations J-Z and completing the modern world compendium.

Comprehensive examination of measurement systems and currencies across all sovereign states, essential for understanding global trade history.

Detailed exploration of how units of measurement have enabled commerce, scientific investigation, and control of natural processes throughout civilisation.

Published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG as part of the Science Networks Historical Studies series, volume 58.

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01 February 2019
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