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Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon

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1 Technology in the Classical World 2 The Substance of Technology—Materials 3 From Quarry to Temple—Building in Stone 4 Stone Masonry Perfected—The Greek Temple 5 From Temple to Basilica—Timber Roof Systems 6 Construction Revolution—Arches and Concrete 7 Construction in Transition—The Colosseum 8 The Genesis of a New Imperial Architecture 9 The Most Celebrated Edifice—The Pantheon 10 Cities by Design—The Rise of Urban Planning 11 Connecting the Empire—Roads and Bridges 12 From Source to City—Water Supply Systems 13 Engineering a Roman Aqueduct 14 Go with the Flow—Urban Water Distribution 15 Paradigm and Paragon—Imperial Roman Baths 16 Harnessing Animal Power—Land Transportation 17 Leveraging Human Power—Construction Cranes 18 Lifting Water with Human Power 19 Milling Grain with Water Power 20 Machines at War—Siege Towers and Rams 21 Machines at War—Evolution of the Catapult 22 Machines at Sea—Ancient Ships 23 Reconstructing the Greek Trireme 24 The Modern Legacy of Ancient Technology
ASIN: 162997031X
VSKU: DBV.162997031X.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Stephen Ressler|The Great Courses
Binding: Dvd
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