The oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world highlights both the accomplishments of the ancient societies and remaining research problems and stimulates further progress in the history of ancient technology. The oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world oxford handbooks illustrated edition kindle edition by john peter oleson author format kindle edition 42 out of 5 stars 11 ratings. the oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world oxford handbooks by oleson john peter author paperback 2009 oleson john peter books amazonca. Oxford handbooks comprehensive survey of technology in greek and roman cultures from ca 800 bc through ca ad 500 discusses a wide spectrum of technologies from textiles and mining to warfare and timekeeping stimulates progress in the history of ancient technology. Oxford university press 2008 history 865 pages 0 reviews nearly every aspect of daily life in the mediterranean world and europe during the florescence of the greek and roman cultures is