Roman Woodworking by Ulrich, Roger B. [Paperback]

Description: A comprehensive exploration of woodworking in the ancient Roman world "A valuable overview in English of how the Romans used wood in objects great and small, humble and grand."-Richard F. Liebhart, American Journal of Archaeology This book presents an authoritative and detailed survey of the art of woodworking in the ancient Roman world. Illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs, Roman Woodworking covers topics such as the training and guild memberships of Roman carpenters, woodworking tools and techniques, the role of timber in construction and the availability of trees, and interior woodwork and furniture making. It also includes an extensive glossary of fully defined terms. This comprehensive book displays the accomplishment of the Roman woodworkers and their high skill and knowledge of materials and tools. Ulrich helps bring to light the importance of wooden projects and structures in Roman daily life and provides a wealth of information not only for classicists but also for those interested in the history of technology and the history of woodworking.

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EAN: 9780300199840

UPC: 9780300199840

ISBN: 9780300199840

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Book Title: Roman Woodworking

Number of Pages: 400 Pages

Language: English

Publisher: Yale University Press

Publication Year: 2013

Item Height: 1.1 in

Topic: Design & Construction, Archaeology, Woodwork, Ancient & Classical, Construction / Carpentry

Illustrator: Yes

Genre: House & Home, Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Literary Collections, Crafts & Hobbies

Item Weight: 24.1 Oz

Item Length: 10 in

Author: Roger B. Ulrich

Item Width: 7 in

Format: Trade Paperback