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Describes the technology used during the Roman empire, from paved roads, sewn-page books, and calendars to complex mechanical artillery and monumental architecture.

Written by award-winning author Richard Platt, How They Made Things Work: Romans examines aspects of technology in ancient Rome, including concrete, road building, weapons, domes and arches.Suitable for Key Stages 2-3, How They Made Things Work looks at how people in history advanced their societies by pushing the boundaries of technology.