Greek and Roman TechnologyFrom the discoveries of the Greeks to the vast engineering projects of the Romans, the technological advances made in antiquity were more varied and far-reaching than is now generally acknowleged. Many Greco-Roman achivements form the basis of techology today, and more than a few ancient roadways and bridges are still in use. In this comprehensive and authoritative study, K.D. White draws on such widely diverse sources as th works of Pliny and Vitruvius and the most up-to-date literature on the subject. |
Contents
Introduction | 6 |
Investigating Technical Development | 14 |
a Survey | 27 |
Copyright | |
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