A Short History Of Technology, by T.K. Derry and Trevor I. Williams. 782 Pages. Softbound. Technology has always been overlooked as an important part of history. This book corrects this injustice as it details the technological developments in relation to the history of each epoch. It begins with the general history of ancient civilizations, then goes on to cover such topics as food production, metalworking, building construction, early sources of power, and more. The second part focuses on important technological advancements: the steam engine, machine tools, transport, mining, textiles, electricity...etc! Informative tables at the back of the book show the interrelation of events in the text. Illustrated with detailed period engravings and brimming with facts and tidbits of information, this book will appeal to scholars, historians of technology and the general reader alike. $31.95 (BK-1184)