The Medieval Machine (1976) Jean Gimpel HC/DJ First Edition Medieval Technology
Language: English
Published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1976
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.The Archives
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Condition: Used - Near fine
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In this influential reinterpretation of medieval technological history, historian Jean Gimpel argues that Europe experienced an early form of industrial revolution centuries before the better-known transformation of the nineteenth century. Drawing on archival research and engineering history, Gimpel explores innovations in agriculture, mining, metallurgy, architecture, and mechanical engineering that reshaped medieval society. The book examines the development of water-powered machinery, large-scale mining operations, advances in construction technology, and the rise of sophisticated mechanical clocks - technologies that laid foundations for later industrial growth. The study also highlights the role of medieval architect-engineers such as Villard de Honnecourt and the technological sophistication behind cathedral construction and urban industry. Richly illustrated with diagrams, manuscript images, and architectural examples, the work remains one of the most accessible and thought-provoking explorations of medieval innovation and economic development. Book Near Fine. Quarter black cloth over green paper boards with gilt spine lettering. Binding square and tight with clean, bright interior pages. Only minimal shelf wear to boards and faint cosmetic spotting visible under strong light. No ownership markings or writing. Dust Jacket Near Fine. Original unclipped jacket ($12.95) with light handling wear and minor edge rubbing. No major tears or losses; colors remain bright and clean. Copyright page shows ©1976 by Jean Gimpel and a complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, indicating a true first edition, first printing of the Holt, Rinehart and Winston American issue. The book was originally published in French as La revolution industrielle du Moyen Age. Jean Gimpel (1918-1996) was a French historian specializing in medieval economic and technological history. Educated at the Sorbonne, he became widely known for challenging the idea that the Middle Ages were technologically stagnant. His works - including The Cathedral Builders and The Medieval Machine - helped reshape modern understanding of medieval engineering, industry, and scientific development.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Medieval Machine (1976) Jean Gimpel HC/DJ First Edition Medieval Technology
- Author
- Jean Gimpel
- Publisher
- Holt, Rinehart and Winston
- Publication year
- 1976
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Jacket Design by Robert Anthony, Inc.
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Seller catalogs
- Educational, History, Non-Fiction
The Archives
Manassas, VA, U.S.A.
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