Surveying instruments of Greece and Rome /

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This book contains translations of all the ancient texts on surveying, including major sources hitherto untapped. It sets out to reconstruct the instruments and to explain how they were used. A level of technical sophistication emerges which must count as one of the greatest achievements of the anci...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lewis, M. J. T., 1938-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001.
Subjects:
Surveying > Greece > Instruments.
Surveying > Rome > Instruments.
Surveying > History.
Arpentage > Grèce > Instruments.
Arpentage > Rome > Instruments.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Surveying.
Surveying
Surveying > Instruments
Greece
Rome (Empire)
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; CONTENTS; FIGURES; TABLES; PREFACE; EXPLANATORY NOTES; CROSS-REFERENCES; TRANSLATION; TERMINOLOGY; GRADIENTS; MEASURES; INTRODUCTION; PART I INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS; PART II PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS; PART III THE SOURCES; APPENDIX UNCERTAIN DEVICES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX.

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