Publisher's Synopsis
""A History of Technology, Volume 1: From Early Times to the Fall of Ancient Empires"" by Charles Joseph Singer is a comprehensive account of the evolution of technology from prehistoric times to the end of the ancient world. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of tools, agriculture, transportation, architecture, and warfare. Singer provides detailed descriptions of the technological advancements made by various civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese. He also explores the social and economic factors that influenced the development of technology, such as trade, religion, and politics. The book is well-researched and contains numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers better understand the technological innovations discussed. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of technology and its impact on human civilization.With E. Jaffe, R. H. G. Thomson And J. M. Donaldson. In Eight Volumes. Volume 1, From Early Times To The Fall Of Ancient Empires; Volume 2, The Mediterranean Civilizations And The Middle Ages, Ca. 700 B. C. To A. D. 1500; Volume 3, From The Renaissance To The Industrial Revolution, 1500-1750; Volume 4, The Industrial Revolution 1750-1850; Volume 5, The Late Nineteenth Century, 1850-1900; Volume 6-7, The Twentieth Century, 1900-1950; Volume 8, Consolidated Indexes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
