Medieval Robots
Download or Read eBook Medieval Robots PDF written by E. R. Truitt and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : E. R. Truitt |
Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 2015-06-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780812246971 |
ISBN-13 | : 0812246977 |
Rating | : 4/5 (71 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Medieval Robots by : E. R. Truitt
Book excerpt: Medieval robots took such forms as talking statues, mechanical animals, or silent metal guardians; some served to entertain or instruct while others performed surveillance or discipline. Medieval Robots explores the forgotten history of real and imagined machines that captivated Europe from the ninth through the fourteenth centuries.