Author

Publication

2010 - Walker & Co., New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

77,000 words, Guess

Page Count

308 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC509.3
  • LCCQ124.95 .L46 2010

Description

Draws on a range of disciplines in an introduction to ancient-world science, mechanical engineering, and superstitions, from Aristotle's political views to Archimedes's "Eureka" moment and the Egyptian practice of embalming.

Subjects

Topics

MiscellaneaAncient ScienceScience, Ancient -- Miscellanea

Genres

  • Miscellanea

Other Editions

  • How to mellify a corpse: and other human stories of ancient science & superstitionWalker & Co.2010-01-01

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