The oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world highlights both the accomplishments of the ancient societies and remaining research problems and stimulates further progress in the history of ancient technology. The oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world john peter oleson oxford handbooks comprehensive survey of technology in greek and roman cultures from ca 800 bc through ca ad 500 discusses a wide spectrum of technologies from textiles and mining to warfare and timekeeping. The oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world oxford handbooks illustrated edition the oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world oxford handbooks illustrated edition by john peter oleson author 40 out of 5 stars 10 ratings isbn 13 978 0199734856. This handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world is edited by professor john peter oleson from the department of greek roman studies university of victoria canada following a brief introduction by the editor the main text is divided into eight sections and 33 chapters written by 31 scholars from nine countries. In the oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world published in print december series oxford handbooks available in abstract buy this work at oxford university press more options find a library select a library area code design 415 productions a e television networks oxford university press