Engineering in the Ancient World
Author | : John Gray Landels |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 1978 |
ISBN-10 | : 0520041275 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780520041271 |
Rating | : 4/5 (271 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Engineering in the Ancient World by : John Gray Landels
Download or read book Engineering in the Ancient World written by John Gray Landels and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1978 with total page 228 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.