Description
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.
Author: J. G. Landels
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 10/27/2000
Pages: 238
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.44w x 0.75d
ISBN13: 9780520227828
ISBN10: 0520227824
BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient | General
- Technology & Engineering | Engineering (General)
Author: J. G. Landels
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 10/27/2000
Pages: 238
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.44w x 0.75d
ISBN13: 9780520227828
ISBN10: 0520227824
BISAC Categories:
- History | Ancient | General
- Technology & Engineering | Engineering (General)
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.