In this volume the authors translate and annotate key passages from ancient authors to provide a history and an analysis of the origins and development of techn

In this volume the authors translate and annotate key passages from ancient authors to provide a history and an analysis of the origins and development of techn

This book uses five case-studies to set ancient technical knowledge in its political, social and intellectual context.

This booklet provides an outline of the key technological developments in ancient Greek and Roman society, including the provision of food, water, and shelter,