Description: 1966Second EditionStudies in Ancient TechnologyVolume V (Leather in Antiquity, Sugar and Its Substitutes in Antiquity & Glass)RJ ForbesGood condition (see photos) No writingDust Jacket in fair condition with a chunk missing on the back and few rips (see photos)Table of Contents (see photos)36 Figures21 Tablespp. 241Dimensions: 9 1/2" x 6 1/2" x 3/4"Robert Jacobus Forbes or Robert James Forbes (1900 – 1973, Haarlem) was a Dutch chemist and historian of science and professor in the history of applied science and technology at the University of Amsterdam.In his days Forbes was internationally one of the best known and respected historian of technology, and recipient of the first Leonardo da Vinci Medal, the highest award by the Society for the History of Technology (SHOT). Studies in Ancient Technology, 1955–1964 From 1955 to 1964 Forbes published his second book series, entitled Studies in Ancient Technology, in nine volumes. This work was reprinted and new editions occurred from 1964 to 1993. Title 5 covers: Leather in antiquity; Sugar and its substitutes in antiquity; Glass.
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Author: R.J. Forbes
Publisher: E J Brill
Topic: Ancient
Subject: History
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