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64 pp.
| Watts |
January, 1998 |
LibraryISBN 0-531-11334-5
(4)
4-6Science of the Past series.
Covering such subjects as Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, Arabic astronomy, and Chinese cosmology, these books present many achievements of these ancient cultures in somewhat of a random fashion, without much depth given to any particular topic. Nevertheless, the various inventions, theories, technologies, and other accomplishments give a sense of the sophistication of past cultures. Illustrated with color photos and reproductions. Bib., glos., ind.