| Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook: Annotated Translations of Greek and Latin Texts and Documents Contributor(s): Sherwood, Andrew N. (Author), Nikolic, Milorad (Author), Humphrey, John W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415061369 ISBN-13: 9780415061360 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $214.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 1997 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: In this volume the contributors translate and annotate key passages from ancient authors to provide a history and analysis of the origins and development of technology. Among some of the topics extensively discussed are energy, food processing and diet, construction and hydraulic engineering, household industry, transport, trade and military technology. The contributors illustrate the beginning of technology in the ancient world by presenting ancient authors and a diverse range of literary genres, including "Natural Histories" of Pliny the Elder, the poetry of Homer and Hesiod, and the philosophy of Plato, Aristotle and Lucretius. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General - Literary Criticism |
| Dewey: 609.38 |
| LCCN: 97008327 |
| Lexile Measure: 1430 |
| Physical Information: 1.48" H x 6.63" W x 9.44" (2.15 lbs) 648 pages |