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Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition
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This book is ideal for those interested in engineering history, classical studies, and the evolution of technology in the ancient world.
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See moreWe are all aware of the great achievements of Greeks and Romans in art, culture, philosophy, and regrettably, war, but not so many of us know of their ability to create remarkable machines. This book gives an insight into their engineering know-how.
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In his classic book, Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition, 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.
From 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.
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Classical Outlook praises Landels for adding a new dimension to our understanding of Greek and Roman civilisation, highlighting how he reveals their significant achievements as engineers, beyond the well-known contributions in art, literature, and philosophy.
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ISBN: 9780520227828
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 October 2000
Country: United States
Imprint: University of California Press
Illustration: 65 line illustrations, 2 tables
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 318g
Pages: 238
About the Author
J. G. Landels, now retired, was a Senior Lecturer in Classics at Reading University. His work, in collaboration with the Engineering Department, involved making working replicas of ancient machines and testing them in the field.
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