Machine basics -- The Ancient Middle East -- Ancient Egypt -- Ancient China -- The ancient Americas -- Ancient Greece -- Ancient Rome -- Conclusion: After the ancients.
Summary:
"Ancient civilizations accomplished great works of engineering without electricity. From the Great Wall of China to Machu Picchu, discover the machines ancient civilizations used to build wonders and how they formed the foundation for modern machines"-- Provided by publisher.
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