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Engineering in the Ancient World - by J G Landels (Paperback)
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Highlights
- In his classic book, J. G. Landels describes the technological advances of the Greeks and Romans with erudition and enthusiasm.
- About the Author: J. G. Landels, now retired, was a Senior Lecturer in Classics at Reading University.
- 238 Pages
- History, Ancient
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About the Book
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.Book Synopsis
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.Review Quotes
"[Landels] has given a new dimension to our appreciation of Greek and Roman civilization. We are accustomed to appreciate what Greek and Roman artists, writers, and philosophers accomplished. We have not really understood what they achieved as engineers."--"Classical Outlook"
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.Dimensions (Overall): 8.4 Inches (H) x 5.44 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 238
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Ancient
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback
Author: J G Landels
Language: English
Street Date: October 27, 2000
TCIN: 84271693
UPC: 9780520227828
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-4405
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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