A History of Technology, 5 Volumes

Singer, Charles & E.J. Holmyard & A.R. Hall & Trevor I. Williams (editors)

Published by Oxford University Press (1955-1959)

About this Item

5 volumes: Volumes 1-5. Very Good hardcovers w/out djs. Clean text and tight bindings. Volume 1: From Early Times to Fall of Ancient Empires. Volume 2: The Mediterranean Civilizations and the Middle Ages, 700 BC to AD 1500. Volume 3: From the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution, 1500 to 1750. Volume 4: The Industrial Revolution, 1750 to 1850. Volume 5: The Late Nineteenth Century, 1850 to 1900. Each volume is profusely illustrated with numerous text figures, full page b/w plates, tables, and maps. Each volume has an introduction and an index. Volume 1 & Volume 2 = original Trade Edition (2nd impression & First Edition, First Printing, respective volumes); Volumes 3, 4 & 5 = Library of Science Edition (reprinted). 827pp., 802pp., 766pp., 728pp., 888pp. Please note that the actual insured media mail shipping rate ($25) will apply for this very heavy 5-volume set. No international shipping due to size and weight of books.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A History of Technology, 5 Volumes
• Publisher: Oxford University Press (1955-1959)
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket