Machines, power and the ancient economy
This paper examines the relationship between the design and use of mechanical technology, patronage and investment, and economic return, using three main case studies: water-lifting devices, the water-powered grain mill, and the diverse uses of water-power in mining. Water-power was used on a wide s...
Hlavní autor: | Wilson, A |
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Médium: | Journal article |
Jazyk: | English |
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2002
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