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Lost Discoveries: The Ancient Roots of Modern Science--From the Babylonians to the Maya
Lost Discoveries The Ancient Roots of Modern ScienceFrom the Babylonians to the Maya
Author: Dick Teresi
ISBN-13: 9780965490535
ISBN-10: 096549053X
Publication Date: 2002
Pages: 453
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Book Type: Paperback
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whitlessn1derland avatar reviewed Lost Discoveries: The Ancient Roots of Modern Science--From the Babylonians to the Maya on
Helpful Score: 2
A rich mine of historical achievements of largely non-Western civilizations that preceded and enabled the Golden Age of Greece. A romp throught the history of mathematics, astronomy, cosmology, physics, geology, chemistry, and technology.
mcpenguin5 avatar reviewed Lost Discoveries: The Ancient Roots of Modern Science--From the Babylonians to the Maya on + 93 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Fascinating reading. Some of these things I had read about before, but most was new to me. It gave me a whole new outlook on other cultures and eras. This book is as much about history and prejudices as it is about science and discoveries. A must read for thinkers.
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Lots of things in this book you never would have found out in a typical history book and an amazing look at many cultures and their influences on the world.
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Makes you stop & think! Great read.
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The ancient roots of modern science from the Babylonians to the Maya