I want to learn more about technology in Ancient China...?

Question

...But I can't find a good book on the subject!

I am seeking information on everyday technologies-- household chemistry, manufacture of goods, agriculture.

I'm less interested in the earthquake-detecting vases, water-clocks, and other "Gee-whiz" inventions, but if the book is good, I'll probably read it.

I want to investigate even further what the average man would have been familiar with, or at least heard of, insofar as tools and machinery goes.

No novels, please.

Anyone have a suggestion?

Answer 1

1-The Technology of Ancient China (The Technology of the Ancient World) (Library Binding)
by Robert Greenberger (Author)
$30.60

2-ANCIENT CHINA'S TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE - SKU:ANCHTE
(Compiled by the Institute of the History of Natural Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences
China's achievements in science and technology are among the most impressive aspects of her rich cultural past. Before the 15th century, her scientific developments often far surpassed those of the West. Shipbuilding, mathematics, alchemy, city planning, tea growing, carriage building and earthquake forecasting are just a few of the 47 areas explored here. )$15.95

3-Iron and Steel in Ancient China by Donald B. Wagner
Review author[s]: Robert P. Multhauf

4-Unit Title: Ancient China

Authors: Tim Nguyen and Don Donn.


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http://books.google.com/books?q=book+about+technology+in+Ancient+China...%3F&ots=zm2-fy13WC&sa=X&oi=print&ct=title

GOOD LUCK!

Answer 2

I believe it would be reasonable to expect their science was once very similar to that of France considering the fact that the 2 had been most important opponents for the continent of Europe and had been seeking to keep forward of the opposite. I do not rather understand what sort of science you are speakme approximately... whether or not its tech involving conflict, agriculture, the printing press, governance, finance and so on. As for most important alternate routes/hubs, the Danube and the Rhine are the most important rivers in Germany and had been again then. Trade could was once simpler over water routes so such a lot facilities had been at the ocean or on rivers similar to the ones. The Danube allow out into the Black Sea which shall we out into the Mediterranean Sea which was once the major hub of alternate till Spain, France, and Britain made the Atlantic the freeway to Europe. Another most important alternate core was once the Baltic with the Hanseatic League which I consider was once established in Denmark, potentially Copenhagen or Lubeck... Check wikipedia for the Hanseatic League simply to double assess.

Answer 3

You can't get better than Joseph Needham's 'Science and Civilization in China'. It runs to about 6 volumes and you'll only find it in libraries with strong shelves.