{"title":"J. G. Landels","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. G. Landels\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that explore the fascinating intersection of engineering and history. His books delve into the innovations and techniques that shaped technology in the ancient world, illuminating how early engineers solved complex problems with ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect detailed research paired with clear explanations, making complex concepts accessible. Landels' work appeals to those interested in the development of technology, the history of engineering, and the legacy of ancient innovations that continue to influence modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"engineering-in-the-ancient-world-revised-edition-by-j-g-landels-9780520227828","title":"Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his classic book, \u003cem\u003eEngineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, J. G. Landels describes the technological advances of the Greeks and Romans with erudition and enthusiasm. He provides an important introduction to engineering, writing about power and energy sources, water engineering, cranes, and transportation devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom aqueducts to catapults, he attempts to envision machines as they may have worked in the ancient world. He then traces the path of knowledge taken by early thinkers—including Plato, Pliny, and Archimedes—in developing early theories of engineering and physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995395047660,"sku":"9780520227828","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520227828-engineering-in-the-ancient-world-revised-edition.jpg?v=1784895574"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/j-g-landels.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}