Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon

by Stephen Ressler

Streaming video, 2014

Status

Available

Call number

609.38

Collections

Publication

Great Courses (2014), 12 hours, 24 lectures, 224 pages

Description

An introduction to basic engineering principles and the science behind them. The course gives a new perspective on one of the most productive periods in the history of civilization. In case after case, you will find that engineering solutions reached during this era would not be surpassed for another thousand years or more.

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

224 p.; 11 inches
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