How transformative innovations shaped the rise of nations : from ancient Rome to modern America /: from ancient Rome to modern America. (2018)
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- Book
- Title:
- How transformative innovations shaped the rise of nations : from ancient Rome to modern America /: from ancient Rome to modern America. (2018)
- Main Title:
- How transformative innovations shaped the rise of nations : from ancient Rome to modern America
- Further Information:
- Note: Gerard J. Tellis and Stav Rosenzweig.
- Authors:
- Tellis, Gerard
Rosenzweig, Stav - Contents:
- Global influence of transformative innovation -- Roman concrete: foundations of an empire -- Swift equine warfare and the rise of Mongol power -- How gunpowder shaped the fortunes of nations -- Golden age of Chinese water navigation -- Venetian shipbuilding: mastering the Mediterranean -- Portuguese caravel: building an oceanic empire -- Fluyt and the building of the Dutch empire -- Patenting: institutionalizing innovation -- The steam engine and the rise of British empire -- American mass production and the rise of the United States.
- Publisher Details:
- London : Anthem Press
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 303.48/3
Diffusion of innovations
Culture diffusion
Civilization
Diffusion of Innovation
Civilization
Innovations -- Diffusion
Diffusion culturelle
Civilisation
cultural diffusion
civilization
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General
Civilization
Culture diffusion
Diffusion of innovations
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781783087952
1783087951
9781783087945
1783087943 - Related ISBNs:
- 9781783087327
1783087323 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 26, 2018). - Access Rights:
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