Greek and Roman Mechanical Water-Lifting Devices - The History of a Technology

Professor Oleson has prepared a definitive study of mechanical water-lifting devices in the Greek and Roman world. He systematically and thoroughly examines the literary, papyrological, and archaeological evidence for the devices and considers the many adaptations of the small basic repertoire of models.

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By Joesph Peter Oleson

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Professor Oleson has prepared a definitive study of mechanical water-lifting devices in the Greek and Roman world. He systematically and thoroughly examines the literary, papyrological, and archaeological evidence for the devices and considers the many adaptations of the small basic repertoire of models.

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• Authors: Cromwell, John Oleson, John Peter Oleson, Joseph Peter Oleson
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781487578855
• ISBN: 978-1-4875-7885-5
• No. of pages: 277
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 31 mm
• Weight: 870 g
• Series: Heritage; HERITAGE
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries