A Concise History of Ancient Institutions Volume 1: Inventions and Discoveries in Science and Mechanic Art is a book written by Johann Beckmann and originally published in 1823. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient institutions, inventions, and discoveries in science and mechanic art. It covers a wide range of topics, including the development of agriculture, the invention of the printing press, the discovery of gunpowder, and the construction...