Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents
Manufacturing in a new age -- The heavy plow -- The vertical windmill -- The spinning wheel -- The horizontal loom -- The suction pump -- The wheelbarrow -- The printing press.
Summary
"From windmills to wheelbarrows, medieval innovators helped develop or improve some important manufacturing technology we use today. The Middle Ages were crucial for the improvement of the spinning wheel, loom, printing press, and more! Discover how our stuff is still made like it's the medieval times."--Page 4 of cover