Technology of the Ancient Near East: From the N, Baker..

Name: Technology of the Ancient Near East: From the N, Baker..
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Technology of the Ancient Near EastFrom the Neolithic to the Early Roman Period\nAuthor(s): Jill L. Baker\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780815393689, 978-0815393689\nSynopsis\nPeoples of the distant past lived comfortably in cities that boasted well-conceived urban planning, monumental architecture, running water, artistic expression, knowledge of mathematics and medicine, and more. Without the benefits of modern technology, they enjoyed all the accoutrements of modern civilization. \n\nTechnology of the Ancient Near East brings together in a single volume what is known about the technology behind these acheivements, based on the archaeological, textual, historic, and scientific data drawn from a wide range of sources, focusing on subjects such as warfare, construction, metallurgy, ceramics and glass, water management, and time keeping. These technologies are discussed within the cultural, historic, and socio-econ.