A History of Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times by Donald Hill

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A History of Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times by Donald Hill

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Summary

The little known wonders of applied science in the Ancient and Medieval world are vividly described in a book which covers construction, irrigation and tools as well as the finer mechanical pieces such as astrolobes and navigation equipment.

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A History of Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times by Donald Hill

It is impossible to understand the cultures and achievements of the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Arabs, without knowing something of their technology. Rome, for example, made advances in many areas which were subsequently lost and not regained for more than a millenium. This is a knowledgeable yet lucid account of the wonderful triumphs and the limitations of ancient and medieval engineering. This book systematically describes what is known about the evolution of irrigation works, dams, bridges, roads, building construction, water and wind power, automata, and clocks, with references to the social, geographical, and intellectual context.

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ISBN 13 9780415152914
ISBN 10 0415152917
Title A History of Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times
Author Donald Hill
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1996-09-26
Number of pages 280
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.