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In his classic book, J. G. Landels describes the technological advances of the Greeks and Romans with erudition and enthusiasm. He provides an important introduction to engineering, writing about power and energy sources, water engineering, cranes, and transportation devises. From aqueducts to... read more
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The sources of power available in classical antiquity were severely limited by comparison with those of the present day.
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- J.G. Landels
- J.G. Landels
- J. G. Landels (Author)
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