Wind, Water, Work Ancient and Medieval Milling Technology |
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| Author:
| Lucas, Adam |
| Series title: | Technology and Change in History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-14649-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $291.95 |
Book Description:
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This comparative empirical study of milling technology in the pre-modern period draws on the latest research in archaeology, history and sociology to illuminate the social and economic significance of milling and the extent to which the modern period is built on ancient and medieval foundations.
This comparative empirical study of milling technology in the pre-modern period draws on the latest research in archaeology, history and sociology to illuminate the social and economic significance of milling and the extent to which the modern period is built on ancient and medieval foundations.