Body and Machine in Classical Antiquity

Body and Machine in Classical Antiquity
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 347
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ISBN-10 : 9781316514665
ISBN-13 : 1316514668
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Book Synopsis Body and Machine in Classical Antiquity by : Maria Gerolemou

Download or read book Body and Machine in Classical Antiquity written by Maria Gerolemou and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-06-30 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first systematic exploration of the multifaceted relationship between human bodies and machines in classical antiquity.


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