Transportation through the Ages
eBook - PDF

Transportation through the Ages

From Stirrups to Steam

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  1. 84 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Transportation through the Ages

From Stirrups to Steam

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About this book

The ancient world saw many empires rise and fall. But how did massive empires such as Babylon or Rome move information and resources across continents? They relied on one of the oldest technologies in human history: transportation.Ever since humans first began migrating within and outside of Africa, they have needed transportation technology to help move themselves and their possessions. Beginning with shoes to support feet over rough ground and boats to traverse water, humans quickly created a wide range of inventions to help them move faster and carry more over long distances.From prehistoric hunting paths to the widespread highways of Rome, learn about the ancient transportation methods that shaped human history and paved the way for planes, trains, and superhighways.

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Information

Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books â"¢
Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9798765638965
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Copyright Information
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. Chapter One Transportation Basics
  8. Chapter Two The Ancient Middle East
  9. Chapter Three Ancient Egypt
  10. Chapter Four Ancient China
  11. Chapter Five Ancient India
  12. Chapter Six The Ancient Americas
  13. Chapter Seven Ancient Greece
  14. Chapter Eight Ancient Rome
  15. Conclusion After the Ancients
  16. Timeline
  17. Glossary
  18. Source Notes
  19. Selected Bibliography
  20. Further Reading
  21. Index
  22. About the Authors
  23. Photo Acknowledgments
  24. Back Cover