The medieval machine
the industrial revolution of the Middle Ages
Book • 1975
Jean Gimpel's "The Medieval Machine" is a groundbreaking work that challenges traditional perceptions of the Middle Ages as a period of technological stagnation.
Gimpel meticulously documents the remarkable technological advancements of the era, focusing on the widespread use of watermills for various industrial applications.
He demonstrates the sophistication of medieval engineering and the significant impact of these innovations on society.
The book highlights the interconnectedness of technology, economics, and social structures in medieval Europe.
Gimpel's research provides a compelling counter-narrative to the often-romanticized or underestimated view of medieval technology.
Gimpel meticulously documents the remarkable technological advancements of the era, focusing on the widespread use of watermills for various industrial applications.
He demonstrates the sophistication of medieval engineering and the significant impact of these innovations on society.
The book highlights the interconnectedness of technology, economics, and social structures in medieval Europe.
Gimpel's research provides a compelling counter-narrative to the often-romanticized or underestimated view of medieval technology.
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