Ancient Engineers' Inventions: Precursors of the Present Hardcover - 2009 - 1st Edition
by Cesare Rossi; Flavio Russo; Ferruccio Russo
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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.
Most of the inventions presented in the first four parts of the 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.
The authors did not write this book for engineers only; hence they describe all the devices without assuming wide technical knowledge. The authors' main aim is to try to communicate their enthusiasm for the inventions and the inventors of the past and to contribute to the fascinating study of the History of Engineering.
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- Title Ancient Engineers' Inventions: Precursors of the Present
- Author Cesare Rossi; Flavio Russo; Ferruccio Russo
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 340
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Springer
- Date 2009-03-23
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated
- ISBN 9789048122523 / 904812252X
- Weight 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
- Dimensions 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.7 in (23.62 x 15.49 x 1.78 cm)
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Themes
- Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2009921130
- Dewey Decimal Code 509
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