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The Mechanical Genius of Alexandria

By Michael Webster

The Mechanical Genius of Alexandria Science

The Mechanical Genius of Alexandria

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Before the computer, before the steam engine, there was Ctesibius.In the bustling, brilliant city of Alexandria, 3rd century BCE, a humble barber named Ctesibius sparked the world's first mechanical revolution. Against the backdrop of the mighty Ptolemaic Empire, this self-taught genius mastered the science of air and water, creating machines that seemed like magic.From the world's first regulatory water clock-the predecessor to all automated devices-to the high-pressure force pump that built Rome, and the magnificent hydraulis, the ancestor of the modern pipe organ, Ctesibius laid the foundations for engineering and automation.The Mechanical Genius of Alexandria is the essential, comprehensive account of Ctesibius's lost world, his unparalleled inventions, and the deep, enduring impact he had on Western technology. Dive into the mind of the engineer who changed how the ancient world measured time, fought fires, and made music. Approx.160 pages, 27700 word count
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
160
Release Date:
2025-12-16
Publication Date:
2025-12-16
Publisher:
Michael Webster
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798233566523
Weight:
211 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
9 cm
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