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A History of Engineering in Classical and Medieval Times
Product 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. Comment | | (Report this)
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