This ebook, with interactive sidebars highlighting the finer points of the content and optional narration, is an introduction to Ancient Roman technology, describing building projects, domes, hypocaust (world's first central heating system), aqueducts, road networks, mines, the first professional military, warfare, and medical knowledge.
General Note
Title proper from title frame.
Includes index.
Includes chronologies.
Includes glossary.
"Rosen Learning Center."
"Rosen Digital."
Content Note
Ancient Roman technology -- Arches, vaults, and domes -- Heating technology -- Bringing water to cities -- Roads and bridges -- Many metals -- Military technology -- Roman ships -- Medicine and public health -- Still shaping our world.