The first eight chapters of this book have already been reviewed. This article will examine the last four chapters of: “Ancient Inventions”, copyright 1994 by Peter James and Nick Thorpe. The book represents a historical view of some discoveries and inventions, and their origins. It is divided into twelve chapters, each covering a different subject matter. The first four chapters (Medicine, Transportation, High Tech, and Sex Life) were commented on in an article titled “Ancient Inventions I”. The second four chapters (Military Technology, Personal Effects, Food, Drink, And Drugs, and Urban Life) were reviewed in an article titled “Ancient Inventions II”. Last four chapters of the book are titled: Working the Land, House and Home, Communications, Sport and Leisure.
