Ancient Greece
By: by Charlie Samuels
Series: Technology in the ancient world; Technology in the ancient world
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9781445142623
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Social life and customs; Ancient Art; Science; Ancient Greece; Civilization; Juvenile literature; Manners and customs; Technology; History
Description: The ancient Greeks are known for being among the most famous thinkers of any age. They originated philosophy and modern politics, but they also led developments in mathematics and practical technology and built remarkable structures such as the Parthenon in Athens.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Technological background; title: Agriculture; title: Building; title: Parthenon and temples; title: Sculpture; title: Theatres; title: Science and knowledge; title: Archimedes; title: Aristotle; title: Pythagoras; title: Transport; title: Warships; title: Weapons and warfare; title: Astronomy; title: Measuring time; title: Coins and metals; title: Medicine; title: Pottery; title: Glass-making; title: Timeline; title: Glossary; title: Further information; title: Index.