Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition

Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 0520227824
ISBN-13 : 9780520227828
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Book Synopsis Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition by : J. G. Landels

Download or read book Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition written by J. G. Landels and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000-10-27 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a new edition of this highly acclaimed book, the author reveals the engineering know-how of the ancient Greeks and Romans. In fascinating detail he describes how they developed and constructed their machines, and considers how the same principles are used in modern-day engineering.


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