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Record Nr.

UNINA9910814645703321

Autore

Wright G. R. H (George R. H.), <1924->

Titolo

Materials . Pt. 1 Text / / by G.R.H. Wright

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Leiden, : Brill, 2005

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (352 p.)

Collana

Technology and change in history, , 1385-920X ; ; v. 7/1

Ancient building technology ; ; v. 2

Soggetti

Building - History

Architecture, Ancient

Science, Ancient

History, Ancient

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- 'The Limits of the Ancient World' -- List of Illustrations (in Part 2) -- Abbreviations in General References -- Introduction -- Chapter One: General Survey -- Chapter Two: Wood -- Chapter Three: Stone -- Chapter Four: Earth/Clay -- Chapter Five: Lime and Gypsum -- Chapter Six: Concrete -- Chapter Seven: Bitumen -- Chapter Eight: Metals -- Chapter Nine: Glass -- Conclusions -- Index.