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 | Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook: Annotated Translations of Greek and Latin Texts and Documents (Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World) (1st Edition) by John William Humphrey, John Peter Oleson, Andrew Neil Sherwood, Milorad Nikolic, John W. (University Of Calgary, John P. (University Of Victoria, Andrew N. (University Of Concordia Paperback, 648 Pages, Published 1997 ISBN-10: 0-415-06137-7 / 0415061377 ISBN-13: 978-0-415-06137-7 / 9780415061377 In this volume the authors translate and annotate key passages from ancient authors to provide a history and an analysis of the origins and development of technology. Among the topics covered are: * energy* basic mechanical devices* agriculture* food processing and diet* mining and metallurgy* const | |