Technology of the Medieval and Early Modern Worlds
Contents Introduction 8 Chapter 1 Power Sources 12 The Horse 12 Water Power 14 Wind Power 17 Mining for Metals 22 Coal 23 The Steam Engine 26 Chapter 2 Agriculture 30 Advances in Agriculture 30 Open-Field System 31 Plows and Other Tools 33 New Lands Breeds and Crops 36
6 Responding to Agricultural Recession 39 Modernizing Agriculture in Britain 43 New Commodities 44 Chapter 3 Crafts and Commerce 47 Medieval Crafts 47 Architecture 51 A Changing Economy 55 The Birth of the Factory System 57 The Wool Industry 59 Chapter 4 Military Technology 62 The Age of Cavalry 63 Armor 63 The Castle 66 Siege Weapons 67 The Age of Infantry 69 The Crossbow 70 The Longbow 72 The Halberd and Pike 72 The Gunpowder Revolution 75 Cannon 77 Cast Iron 78 Handguns 79
Technology of the Medieval and Early Modern Worlds
The medieval period was marked by advances in wind and water power, agriculture, navigation, timekeeping, and military technology.
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By: Emily Sebastian
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Published by: Rosen Publishing provided by Britannica
