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A History of Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times
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by Donald Hill
Sales Rank: 939517
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 263 pages
Published by: RoutledgeEdition: 1st Edition November 22, 1996
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0415152917
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0415152914
Book Dimensions:
8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
Weighs: 12 ounces
Book Description
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.
About The Author
Donald Hill was a practicing engineer and historian.
Reader Reviews
This is a rather dry accounting of some of the key technological accomplishments in the given era. Although the title says "history," the book is organized by subject rather than chronology. Part One focuses on civil engineering: irrigation, dams, bridges, surveying, etc. Part Two deals with mechanical engineering: water-raising devices, mills, etc. And Part Three looks at "fine technology:" instruments, automata, and particularly clocks. I think it's almost better as a reference book for that reason. I found L. Sprague de Camp's Ancient Engineers (a source for this book) and Frances and Joe Gies' Cathedral, Forge, and Waterwheel more interesting and more readable. So I think I'd recommend this more for reference or for someone who's intensely interested in the subject.
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