Mathematician and engineer from Jazira, Artuqid State (1164–1206)

The book of knowledge of ingenious mechanical devices / translated [from the Arabic] and annotated by Donald R. Hill.

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The book of knowledge of ingenious mechanical devices / translated [from the Arabic] and annotated by Donald R. Hill.