Michael Webster

The Mechanical Genius of Alexandria: Ctesibius of Alexandria (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Before the computer, before the steam engine, there was Ctesibius.

In the bustling, brilliant city of Alexandria, 3rd century BCE, a humble barber named Ctesibius sparked the world's first mechanical revolution. Against the backdrop of the mighty Ptolemaic Empire, this self-taught genius mastered the science of air and water, creating machines that seemed like magic.

From the world's first regulatory water clock-the predecessor to all automated devices-to the high-pressure force pump that built Rome, and the magnificent hydraulis, the ancestor of the modern pipe organ, Ctesibius laid the foundations for engineering and automation.

The Mechanical Genius of Alexandria is the essential, comprehensive account of Ctesibius's lost world, his unparalleled inventions, and the deep, enduring impact he had on Western technology. Dive into the mind of the engineer who changed how the ancient world measured time, fought fires, and made music. Approx.140 pages, 27700 word count

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Michael Webster
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798232901974
• Artikelnr.: 76118749

Autorenporträt

Born and raised in a small town on the east coast of Scotland, the author brings a unique and refreshing voice to his writing. A late-in-life diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome illuminated his lifelong journey, giving him a deeper understanding of the distinct way he sees the world.

Describing himself as an optimist on a mission to entertain and inform, he aims to take the reader's imagination to its limits and deliver a truly unforgettable experience.