This book provides an in-depth study of the development and use of measurement systems in ancient Greece and Rome. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including literary texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to reconstruct the complex and evolving systems of measurement used in these civilizations. The book explores the origins of measurement in the practical needs of everyday life and examines the ways in which measurement systems were shaped by cultural, economic, and political factors. It also investigates the role of measurement in the development of science and technology and discusses the transmission of Greek and Roman measurement systems to later civilizations. By providing a comprehensive overview of the history of measurement in the ancient world, this book offers valuable insights into the development of one of the most fundamental aspects of human knowledge.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth study of the development and use of measurement systems in ancient Greece and Rome. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including literary texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to reconstruct the complex and evolving systems of measurement used in these civilizations. The book explores the origins of measurement in the practical needs of everyday life and examines the ways in which measurement systems were shaped by cultural, economic, and political factors. It also investigates the role of measurement in the development of science and technology and discusses the transmission of Greek and Roman measurement systems to later civilizations. By providing a comprehensive overview of the history of measurement in the ancient world, this book offers valuable insights into the development of one of the most fundamental aspects of human knowledge. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332703654_0
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