Five Greek and Latin treatises, with a facing English translation, which enable Marsden to trace mechanical progress in Greek and Roman artillery over five hundred years. Each text and translation is followed by extensive notes which contain explanatory diagrams which reconstruct the machines. Additional chapters discuss and reconstruct the 4th-century  ballista  and the  onager  based on a range of sources.

Greek and Roman Artillery: Historical Development (Oxford University Press Academic Monograph Reprints)

Science & Math

Marsden, E. W.

Technology

Oxbow Books

<p>Five Greek and Latin treatises, with a facing English translation, which enable Marsden to trace mechanical progress in Greek and Roman artillery over five hundred years. Each text and translation is followed by extensive notes which contain explanatory diagrams which reconstruct the machines. Additional chapters discuss and reconstruct the 4th-century ballista and the onager based on a range of sources.</p>

Greek and Roman Artillery: Technical Treatises

History

Ancient Civilizations

Oxford University Press

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