Ancient Engineers' Inventions
Precursors of the Present
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Beschreibung
This book describes the inventions and designs of ancient engineers who are the precursors of the present. The period ranges mainly from 300 B.C. to 1600 A.D. with several exceptions. Many of the oldest inventions are documented by archaeological finds, often very little known, mainly from Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae and reveal a surprising modernity in their conception.
Most of the inventions presented in the first four parts of the book were conceived up to the late Roman Empire and may be considered as milestones, each in their respective field. The fifth part concentrates on more recent centuries. The sixth part deals with some building construction techniques.
Generally, for each of the presented inventions, three elements of research and reference are provided: written documents (the classics), iconic references (coins, bas-reliefs, etc.) and archaeological findings.
The authors did not write this book for engineers only; hence they describe all thedevices without assuming wide technical knowledge. The authors’ main aim is to try to communicate their enthusiasm for the inventions and the inventors of the past and to contribute to the fascinating study of the History of Engineering.
This second edition includes new topics and chapters that are of special interest to engineers.
This book describes the inventions and designs of ancient engineers who are the precursors of the present. The period ranges mainly from 300 B.C. to 1600 A.D. with several exceptions. Many of the oldest inventions are documented by archaeological finds, often very little known, mainly from Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae and reveal a surprising modernity in their conception.
Most of the inventions presented in the first four parts of this book were conceived up to the late Roman Empire and may be considered as milestones, each in their respective field. The fifth part concentrates on more recent centuries. The sixth part deals with some building construction techniques.
Generally, for each of the presented inventions, three elements of research and reference are provided: written documents (the classics), iconic references (coins, bas-reliefs, etc.) and archaeological findings.
The authors did not write this book for engineers only; hence they describe allthe devices without assuming wide technical knowledge. The authors’ main aim is to try to communicate their enthusiasm for the inventions and the inventors of the past and to contribute to the fascinating study of the History of Engineering.
This second edition includes new topics and chapters that are of special interest to engineers.
Describes the technical aspects and historical developments of mechanism design in antiquity Reconstructs lesser known inventions based on the classics, iconic references, and archaeological finds from (mainly but not only) Pompei, Ercolano and Stabia Augmented for this second edition with new material Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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“The book is well illustrated with both black-and-white and color drawings and photographs. … this book will appeal to individuals interested in the histories of both mechanical engineering and civil engineering. It is recommended to those who are also interested in ancient Greek and Roman technologies. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; faculty and professionals.” (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 54 (9), May, 2017)
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