by Philip Wilkinson · Boxtree Ltd · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780752261720
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«What the Romans Did for Us» is the history book by Philip Wilkinson, published by Boxtree Ltd in paperback (160 pages, in English).
Book based on the BBC documentary series presented by Adam Hart-Davis. It analyzes the innovations the Romans brought to Britain over four centuries: frescoes, bridges, roads, fast food and bikinis. It includes reconstructions of Roman devices and assesses their influence on modern technology.
Part of the «What the ...s Did For Us» book series. Second illustrated edition, with a foreword by Adam Hart-Davis.
For readers interested in Roman history and in popular science on ancient engineering and technology.
Philip Wilkinson is the author of non-fiction books for children and adults. He was educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He worked as an editor prior to becoming an author.
