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A History of Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times
by Donald Routledge Hill
ISBN: 0415152917
ISBN-13: 9780415152914
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Routledge
Published date: 1996
Size: 5.75 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.8 pounds
Pages: 263
Publisher's Notes
In this comprehensive history, Donald Hill opens a window on medieval and classical engineering. The book focuses on on Greece, Rome and medieval Western Europe, but also includes interesting information on Middle Eastern technology.
Documenting over 1800 years, Donald Hill illustrates how classical and medieval engineers designed early irrigation systems, dams, bridges, clocks and how they harnessed the power of both water and wind. Working largely without a quantified, scientific basis for their designs, these early engineers studied the properties of materials and the way in which fluids and solids behaved in certain conditions. They then applied this knowledge to efficiently solve problems. This fascinating study documents over 1800 years of early engineering.
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History of Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times
Donald Hill
Routledge, 1996. Paperback. Very Good. A VG copy with minimal reading/handling wear. Immediate dispatch from the UK by 1st Class Post ( more information) Offered by Books Found Fast (United Kingdom)
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A History of Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times
Hill, Donald
London: Routledge, 1997. 263pp. Diagrams, illustrations throughout. "This is knowledgeable and lucid account of the wonderful triumphs and the limitations of ancient and medieval engineering." Excellent condition internally, wraps with light creasing to front cover and moderate creasing to spine.. Reprint. Soft Cover. Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Wormhole Books (Australia)
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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 1996. Brand new. The little known wonders of applied science in the Ancient and Medieval world are vividly described in a book which covers construction, irrigation and tools as well as the finer mechanical pieces such as astrolobes and navigation equipment. ( more information) Offered by Thunder Books (United States)
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