THE ENGINEERING WORKS OF THE ANCIENTS
The engineering works of the ancients, whether viewed from the standpoint of the layman or from that of the professional engineer, are, says "Engineering," awe-inspiring, and always fill the intelligent man with wonder, not alone at what were accomplished, but also, in addition, at what those old nations knew of the problems they were called upon lo solve. The highways built by the Romans in Switzerland and along the shores of tho Mediterranean will compare favourably with the best-constructed roads of the present day. Their methods of surmounting natural obstacles show a remarkable grasp of engineering problems, and a great ingenuity in overcoming difficulties.
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Cromwell Argus, Volume XXXV, Issue 1839, 16 June 1903, Page 2
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110THE ENGINEERING WORKS OF THE ANCIENTS Cromwell Argus, Volume XXXV, Issue 1839, 16 June 1903, Page 2
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