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Engineering in the ancient world / J.G. Landels.

By: Publication details: Berkeley : University of California Press, 2000.Edition: Rev. edDescription: 238 s. : ill. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 0520227824 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • 9780520227828 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 620/.0093 21
LOC classification:
  • TA15 .L36 2000
Other classification:
  • P:k.2
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Book Biblioteket HKR Magasin P Landels Available 11156000166407
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In his classic book, 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 devises. 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.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [229]-232) and index.