Engineering the Pyramids Dick Parry

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Engineering the Pyramids by Dick Parry

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Using both the archaeological record and the basic principles of engineering, this work proposes the Egyptians moved the stones of the pyramids into place by a system of rollers and ramps, not the sledges beloved of Egyptologists.

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Engineering the Pyramids by Dick Parry

Using archaeological records and the basic principles of engineering, Dick Parry provides an account of the design history of the pyramids, the techniques and organization needed and insights into why the pyramids were designed as they were.

About Dick Parry

Dr R.H.G. Parry is an emeritus fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he was involved in research and teaching in civil engineering. He was General Secretary of the International Society for soil mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering from 1891 to 1999 and has a special interest in the history of civil engineering, on which he lectures worldwide.

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Sku

GOR001215152

ISBN 13

9780750934145

ISBN 10

075093414X

Title

Engineering the Pyramids by Dick Parry

Author

Dick Parry

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

The History Press Ltd

Year published

1980-01-01

Number of pages

224

Prizes

N/A

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us