List of illustrations; List of tables; Preface; 1. Magnetism and electricity; 2. Nautical technology; 3. Voyages and discovieries; 4. Navigation; 5. Propulsion; 6. Steering; 7. Techniques of peace and war afloat; Table of Chinese dynasties; Bibliography; Index.

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This third volume of Colin Ronan's abridgement of Joseph Needham's monumental work is devoted to Chinese contributions to nautical science and technology

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