Technology through the ages : Medieval period and the Renaissance / [editors: Briony Ryles, Derek Hall].

Other author Ryles, Briony.
Other author Hall, Derek, 1930-
Format Book
Publication InfoRedding, CT : Brown Bear Books, ©2009.
Description112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm.
Subjects

Portion of title Medieval period and the Renaissance
SeriesCurriculum connections, Technology through the ages
Curriculum connections. Technology through the ages. ^A1165222
Contents Chinese science -- Counting and the abacus -- Aqueducts, dams, and flood control -- Early bridges -- Water power -- Arabian science -- Making and using paper -- Viking voyages -- Wind power -- Advances in math -- Castles and bridges -- Magnetic compass -- Clocks and watches -- Guns and gunpowder -- Development of printing -- Voyages of discovery -- Copernicus and the universe -- Potatoes and tobacco -- Sailing ships -- Timelines.
Abstract Describes how the decline and fall of the Roman Empire temporarily halted the progress of European science while technology grew, and the rebirth in the 14th century.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN9781933834849
ISBN1933834846

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