The History of the Sciences in Greco-Roman Antiquity (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161370102)

""The History of the Sciences in Greco-Roman Antiquity"" by Arnold Reymond is a comprehensive exploration of the scientific achievements and developments of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The book covers a wide range of topics, including mathematics, astronomy, physics, medicine, and philosophy, and provides a detailed account of the major figures and ideas that shaped the scientific landscape of the ancient world.Reymond examines the contributions of key figures such as Pythagoras, Euclid, Archimedes, Hippocrates, and Galen, and traces the evolution of their ideas and discoveries over time. He also explores the broader cultural and historical context in which these scientific advances occurred, highlighting the social, political, and intellectual forces that shaped the scientific enterprise in ancient Greece and Rome.Throughout the book, Reymond emphasizes the importance of the scientific legacy of the ancient world, showing how the ideas and discoveries of the Greeks and Romans continue to influence modern science and technology. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of science and technology.1927. This book shows the development of mathematics, astronomy, physics, the natural sciences, and medicine, and the anticipation of modern scientific theories by the speculations of the ancient philosophers in Greco-Roman times. Contents: Egypt and Chaldea: mathematical, astronomical, physical and natural sciences; Greek and Roman Science Part 1, Historical Outline: Hellenistic, Alexandrian and Greco-Roman Periods; Part 2, Principles and Methods: mathematical sciences, astronomy, mechanics and physics, chemical and natural sciences. With 40 diagrams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arnold Reymond,Ruth Gheury de Bray
ISBN-10: 1161370102
ISBN-13: 9781161370102
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 266
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.63d