Classical Studies 2700A/B Lecture : Lecture 1 Mining (1)

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2700A/B
• Professor: David Lamari

Document Summary

Oxford handbook of engineering and technology in the classical world ed by oleson 93-111. 3 essay question/comprehensive test questions prepare all 3, have 1 to write on test. Early bronze age (2900 2000 bc) The dark ages (1100 750 bc) Classical period (500 336 bc) end of iron age: loss of culture and tech in this part of the world greek have prominence in science and lesser extent technology. Greeks subsumed into neighbours to north: macedonians initially an alliance with him then later absorbed into his kingdom. Alexander a macedonian leads greece and macedonian in conquest of persia after his death, second commands divide up his conquest into individual kingdoms. Hellenistic era is aftermath of alexander"s conquest of persian empire compelled greeks to be part of kingdom. Hellenistic means pertaining to the greeks, alexander introduced many greek institutions, science, culture to conquered nations. Middle of greek era is beginning of roman republic. Coexisting with hellenistic world is roman republic 509-30bce.