Technology of the ancient world
By: edited by Ann Hosein
Series: The history of technology; History of technology
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781680482737
Subjects: Technology; Juvenile literature; History
Description: Readers may not think of technology as being from the ancient world, but advances in agriculture, weaponry, art, and food preparation have influenced the development of both human history and the physical development of humans themselves, as well as human migration all over the world. Using photographs, this book thoroughly examines the earliest human technologies, including irrigation, metal work, and ancient artillery, to show readers just how technologically advanced ancient cultures were and to show how human history began to develop because of each of the advancements. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Web Sites, Full-color photographs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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