Experiments in Egyptian archaeology : stoneworking technology in ancient Egypt / Denys A. Stocks.
Pubblicazione:
London : Routledge, 2003.
Descrizione fisica:
XXX, 263 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Contiene:
Indice: List of tables. List of figures. Foreword. Acknowledgements. List of abbreviations. Predynastic and dynastic chronology. Map of Egypt. Introduction. Pt. 1. Skills and tools: fledgling industrialists: 1. Craftworking: industry's driving force 2. The cutting edge 3. A flint for all seasons. Pt. 2. High priests of industry: the state's influence on technology: 4. The abrasive technologists 5. Making stone vessels 6. The development of stone sarcophagus manufacture 7. Master masonry fitters. Pt. 3. Industrial revolution in ancient Egypt: 8. Theban mass-production tools 9. By-products from a bygone age 10. Ancient technical interrelationships. Bibliography. Figure sources. Index
