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Ancient Inventions
Ancient Inventions 

SKU: 00197

Mankind, in its ignorance, tends to assume that our era has a monopoly on the inventions of clever machines, labor-saving devices, feats of engineering, and advanced technology. But as the authors of this fascinating and eye-opening book reveal, some of humankind's most important and most amazing inventions actually date back thousands of years.

Historian Peter James and archaeologist Nick Thorpe have pooled their expertise in amassing this compendium of human ingenuity through the ages. Together they conclusively prove that our ancestors, however long ago they lived and whatever part of the globe they occupied, were brilliant problem-solvers.

Written with the pure joy of discovery, Ancient Inventions reveals that:
- Medieval Baghdad had an efficient postal service, banks, and a paper mill.
- Rudimentary calendars were being used in France as early as 13,000 B.C.
- Apartment condominiums rose in deserts of the American Southwest a thousand years ago.
- The ancient Greeks used an early form of computer.
- Plastic surgery was being performed in India by the first century B.C.
- The Egyptians knew about effective contraceptives.
- Flamethrowers were used in battles waged in 10th century China.

From Greek steam engines to Roman fire engines... Aztec chewing gum to Etruscan false teeth... earthquake detectors in China to electric batteries in Iraq... Stone Age brain surgery to Middle Age hand grenades... the Pharaoh's canals to the Cretan's lavatories... here's a lively and fascinating look at the genuine Wonders of the Past!

Brimming with odd facts and entertaining curiosities, written with zest and humor, comprehensive and fun to read, Ancient Inventions is a wonderful celebration of the endless inventiveness of the human mind.

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Author Peter James, Nick Thorpe
ISBN# 0-345-40102-6
Type Quality Paperback
Year 1995
Pages 680
Illustrated yes, extensively, with many, many rare and fascinating images
Base Cost 11.50
Price: $23.00

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