Books by David Sim

A visual and clear guide to building better density to create happier, more livable cities. With foreword by Jan Gehl.

The book describes a series of experiments carried out in order to replicate the working environment of a Roman blacksmith, by using tools and equipment as close to originals as possible. The results provide a database that will enable archaeologists to compare evidence found in archaeological records with the experiment results.

Rome thrived on war and iron was vital to the Roman military establishment as well as to the civil population. The Roman Iron Industry in Britain stretches far beyond dry theory and metallurgy alone;