Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition
Download or Read eBook Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition PDF 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.
Author | : J. G. Landels |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2000-10-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 0520227824 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780520227828 |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Engineering in the Ancient World, Revised Edition by : J. G. Landels
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.