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Greek and Roman technology : a sourcebook : annotated translations of Greek and Latin texts and documents /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Humphrey, John William, 1946-
Corporate Author: NetLibrary, Inc
Other Authors: Oleson, John Peter, Sherwood, Andrew N. (Andrew Neil), 1955-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2003.
Subjects:
Technology > Greece > History > Sources.
Technology > Rome > History > Sources.
TECNOLOGIA (FONTES) > GRÉCIA;ROMA.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • The rise of humans and human technology
  • Sources of energy and basic mechanical devices
  • Agriculture
  • Food processing
  • Mining and quarrying
  • Metallurgy
  • Construction engineering
  • Hydraulic engineering
  • Household crafts and workshop production
  • Transport and trade
  • Record-keeping
  • Military technology
  • Attitudes towards labour, innovation and technology.