Engineering the pyramids
Parry, R. H. G. (Richard Hawley Grey)2005
Book
Pyramids are one of the wonders of the ancient world. But one mystery still remains - how were they built? Using both the archaeological record and the basic principles of engineering, Dick Parry proposes the Egyptians moved these great stones into place by a system of rollers and ramps.
Main title:
Engineering the pyramids / Dick Parry.
Work:
Imprint:
Stroud : Sutton, 2005.
Collation:
180 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2004.Includes bibliographical references (p. 173-174) and index.
ISBN:
9780750934152 (pbk)
Dewey class:
932A932
Local class:
932
Language:
English
BRN:
343855