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Understanding Greek and
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3. From Quarry to Temple—Building in Stone
4. Stone Masonry Perfected—The Greek Temple
5. From Temple to Basilica—Timber Roof Systems
6. Construction Revolution—Arches and Concrete
7. Construction in Transition—The Colosseum
8. The Genesis of a New Imperial Architecture
9. The Most Celebrated Edifi ce—The Pantheon
10. Cities by Design—The Rise of Urban Planning
11. Connecting the Empire—Roads and Bridges
12. From Source to City—Water Supply Systems
13. Engineering a Roman Aqueduct
14. Go with the Flow—Urban Water Distribution
15. Paradigm and Paragon—Imperial Roman Baths
16. Harnessing Animal Power—Land Transportation
17. Leveraging Human Power—Construction Cranes
18. Lifting Water with Human Power
19. Milling Grain with Water Power
20. Machines at War—Siege Towers and Rams
21. Machines at War—Evolution of the Catapult
22. Machines at Sea—Ancient Ships
23. Reconstructing the Greek Trireme
24. The Modern Legacy of Ancient Technology
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