Inductive Metrology: Or The Recovery Of Ancient Measures From The Monuments (1877)

Inductive Metrology: Or The Recovery Of Ancient Measures From The Monuments is a book written by William Matthew Flinders Petrie and was first published in 1877. The book presents a detailed study of ancient metrology, the science of measurement in ancient times, and how it can be recovered from the monuments of the past.Petrie, who was an archaeologist and Egyptologist, believed that the study of ancient metrology was essential for understanding the culture and civilization of ancient societies. He argued that the measurement systems used by ancient civilizations were not arbitrary but were based on mathematical principles and were deeply connected to their religious and cultural beliefs.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of metrology and its importance in ancient societies. The second part focuses on the recovery of ancient measures from the monuments, including the methods used by Petrie to measure and analyze ancient structures and artifacts. The third part presents the results of Petrie's research, including his findings on the measurement systems used by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Greeks.Inductive Metrology is a significant contribution to the field of archaeology and metrology. It provides a comprehensive study of the measurement systems used by ancient civilizations and sheds light on their cultural and religious beliefs. The book is still widely cited and is considered a classic in the field of metrology and ancient studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.