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One of my favourite books on this field is "A history of metallurgy" by R.F. Tylecote. Its 2nd edition was published by The Metals Society in 1992. Another very interesting book is from C.S. Smith "A search for Structure" (MIT Press 1982). Both books are covering the interests of experts and at least in parts the interests of "beginners". Best regards Dr Joachim Kinder Research Institute for Precious Metals and Metals Chemistry (FEM) Katharinenstr. 17 D-73525 Schwaebisch Gmuend Tel.: +49 (0) 71 71 10 06-90 Fax: +49 (0) 71 71 10 06-54 e-mail: [log in to unmask] http://www.fem-online.de -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Arch-Metals Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]]Im Auftrag von Edgar Gesendet: Mittwoch, 6. Juli 2005 21:40 An: [log in to unmask] Betreff: History and development of metals I have one book - so far - "Technology in the Ancient World" by Henry Hodges. (1970) Are there better books or ones that complement it, that describe the beginnings of recovering metals from their ores, including copper and iron, and development of bronze, casting, furnaces,and an overview of where it began and how it spread? The subject interests me more, having read the book, so it's to satisfy an inquiring (and non-academic) mind rather than to follow the needs of a student, or some curriculum. Thanks, Edgar