The Medieval Machine: The Industrial Revolution of the Middle Ages
New York: Barnes & Noble Books, 2003.
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION BEFORE THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION:
Long before the steam engine transformed Europe, medieval craftsmen, engineers, and builders developed sophisticated technologies that reshaped agriculture, architecture, mining, transportation, and manufacturing. Jean Gimpel's influential work challenges the enduring myth of the Middle Ages as an era of technological stagnation.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Octavo; 6 by 9 inches; 274 pages with index. Illustrated throughout with maps, drawings, diagrams, and reproductions of historical images.
CONDITION: Fine. No flaws or blemishes beyond minimal shelf handling. Appears unread and remains gift quality.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE — Rewriting the Middle Ages.
First published in 1976, The Medieval Machine helped redefine popular understanding of medieval Europe by demonstrating that many technological innovations commonly associated with the Industrial Revolution had much earlier origins.
Drawing upon archaeology, engineering, economics, and social history, Gimpel presents the Middle Ages as a period of remarkable invention and practical ingenuity. The work remains a respected introduction for readers interested in the history of technology, medieval civilization, and the development of Western industry.
SUBJECTS: Middle Ages, Medieval Technology, Industrial Revolution, Engineering History, Medieval Engineering, European Civilization, Agriculture, Architecture, Watermills, History of Science, Medieval History, History of Technology, Industrial History, European History, Economic History.
Item #22181
ISBN: 0760735824
Price: $15.00
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