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We in the twentieth century tend 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. Written with the pure joy of discovery, Ancient Inventions is a treasure trove of the triumphs and marvels of applied science, from the stone tools hewn by the earliest prehistoric people to the dawn of the modern era in 1492. Historian and archaeologist team Peter James and 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. Organized thematically, Ancient Inventions covers everything from medicine to communication, from high-tech devices to city life, from military equipment to sports and leisure, from transportation to human sexuality. 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.

History & PoliticsTechnical >> Engineering & General Technology Publisher: Random House USA Inc Publication Date: 01/12/1995 ISBN-13: 9780345401021 Details: Type: Paperback Format: Books

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Finally, this is a long term ancient world favourite. How can you not adore Aztek chewing gum and Stone Age brain surgery? Mind you, I still think their piece on using iron filings as a contraceptive device is a deliberate joke to see if one is awake… Lindsey Davis - 20/03/2012

Finally, this is a long term ancient world favourite. How can you not adore Aztek chewing gum and Stone Age brain surgery? Mind you, I still think their piece on using iron filings as a contraceptive device is a deliberate joke to see if one is awake…

Lindsey Davis - 20/03/2012

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