Technology in Ancient Rome
Samuels, CharlieUUUU
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The ancient Romans' road-building technology was so good, some of their roads are still being used! Learn about Roman construction, farming, arts and daily life, and their contribution to modern innovations such as toilets and the 365 day calendar.
Main title:
Technology in Ancient Rome / by Charlie Samuels
Author:
Imprint:
New York NY Gareth Stevens Publishing
Collation:
48 pages colour illustrations
Audience:
Upper primarySecondary
Contents:
Introduction -- Technological background -- Building -- The Pantheon -- Villas -- The Colosseum -- Hadrian's wall -- Aqueducts -- Roman baths -- Milling -- Communications -- Road buildings -- Building ships -- Farming -- Military technology -- Weights and measures -- Astronomy and the calendar -- Textiles and dyes -- Metalworking -- Glassmaking -- Timeline
ISBN:
9781433996368 (hardback)
Dewey class:
937 TEC
Local class:
937
Language:
English
BRN:
49426
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 937 TEC | hbkAvailable |