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Discusses the invention of six simple machines in various ancient civilizations from the Stone Age to the fall of the Roman Empire.
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Examines the machines created by ancient cultures.
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Traces the story of how ancient cultures envisioned artificial life, automata, self-moving devices and human enhancements, sharing insights into how the mytholo
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South pointing chariots, walking machines and the astronomical mechanical clock are all used as illustrated examples in this fascinating and unique study of los
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