Science in Ancient China

Science in Ancient China
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Publisher : Franklin Watts
Total Pages : 63
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ISBN-10 : 0531113345
ISBN-13 : 9780531113349
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Book Synopsis Science in Ancient China by : George Beshore

Download or read book Science in Ancient China written by George Beshore and published by Franklin Watts. This book was released on 1998 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the achievements of the ancient Chinese in science, medicine, astronomy, and cosmology, and describes such innovations as rockets, wells, the compass, water wheels, and movable type.


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