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Engineer Anc World - Softcover

Landels

 
9780520041271: Engineer Anc World

Synopsis

Studies the engineering accomplishments of the Greeks and Romans, surveying pumps, cranes, engines, ships, and transport systems employed for purposes of both peace and war.

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Review

"[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"

Book Description

The definitive account of Greek and Roman engineering

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