Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook by Andrew N Sherwood

Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook by Andrew N Sherwood

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In this volume the authors translate and annotate key passages from ancient authors with the aim of providing a history and analysis of the origins and development of technology. Topics include energy, basic mechanical devices, agriculture, food processing, diet, mining and transport.

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Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook by Andrew N Sherwood

In this volume the authors translate and annotate key passages from ancient authors with the aim of providing a history and analysis of the origins and development of technology. Topics include energy, basic mechanical devices, agriculture, food processing, diet, mining and transport.
John W. Humphrey is Head of Department of Greek, Latin and Ancient History at the University of Calgary, Canada. John P. Oleson is Professor and Chair of Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Victoria, Canada. Andrew N. Sherwood is Assistant Professor at Concordia University and lecturer at McGill University in Montreal, Canada.
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ISBN 13 9780415061377
ISBN 10 0415061377
Title Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook
Author Andrew N Sherwood
Series Routledge Sourcebooks For The Ancient World
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1997-11-27
Number of pages 648
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