Ancient Rome (Technology in the Time Of...)
Worth buying if: You enjoy illustrated, bite‑size history books about engineering and daily life.
Skip it if: You expect an in‑depth academic monograph or original scholarship.
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Summary
Robert Snedden’s Ancient Rome (Technology in the Time Of...) surveys Roman engineering, transport, public works and domestic innovations in a compact, illustrated format for general readers.
Why this book now
Its clear, visual introduction remains a handy primer for readers curious about Roman engineering and everyday tech without specialist background.
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- You enjoy illustrated, bite‑size history books about engineering and daily life.
- You want a quick primer on Roman roads, aqueducts, and building technology.
- If atmosphere matters, the characters show feeling without grand gestures.
- You expect an in‑depth academic monograph or original scholarship.
- You need a long, comprehensive history of Rome rather than a short overview.
- You are specifically hunting for the newest framing rather than a backlist perspective.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780750220644
Worth buying if: You enjoy illustrated, bite‑size history books about engineering and daily life.
Skip it if: You expect an in‑depth academic monograph or original scholarship.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 48 pages, this is a short, image‑rich read suited to a single sitting or quick reference browsing.
What stands out here
This Hodder Wayland paperback emphasizes accessible illustrations and straightforward explanations in the Technology in the Time Of... series.
Best way to approach it
Browse by chapter or topic—dip into sections on aqueducts, roads or buildings for focused, visual explanations rather than continuous narrative.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780750220644
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