Ancient engineers' inventions
precursors of the present
by Rossi, Cesare
This book describes the inventions and designs of ancient engineers who are the precursors of the present. The period ranges mainly from 300 B.C. to 1600 A.D. with several exceptions. Many of the oldest inventions are documented by archaeological finds, often very little known, mainly from Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae and reveal a surprising modernity in their conception. 0Most of the inventions presented in the first four parts of this book were conceived up to the late Roman Empire and may be considered as milestones, each in their respective field. The fifth part concentrates on more recent centuries. The sixth part deals with some building construction techniques. Generally, for each of the presented inventions, three elements of research and reference are provided: written documents (the classics), iconic references (coins, bas-reliefs, etc.) and archaeological findings.
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Ancient Engineers' Inventions: Precursors of the Present
Apr 22, 2018, Springer
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Ancient Engineers' Inventions: Precursors of the Present
2016, Springer London, Limited
in English
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Ancient Engineers' Inventions: Precursors of the Present
Sep 07, 2016, Springer
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Ancient engineers' inventions: precursors of the present
2009, Springer
in English
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