Needham's Iron & Steel development.

[Lindus]

I suspect that many studious members have read this book,I had not and would recommend those interested in the development of Iron & Steel mainly for swords ,should try to get a copy although it is rare.

Slim volume but makes fascinating reading.

 

The Development of Iron & Steel technology in China.Joseph Needham,Pub: by the Newcomen society,Science Museum,London,1958.

 

Here a section to wet your appetite.......