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The development of complex mechanical clocks and escapement

The need for some device to break continuous movement into discrete parts; the invention and nature of the escapement. The role of the Benedictines and particularly Richard of Wallingford and other...  
 
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Great commentary especially at the end.
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Excellent bit of history

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