Water Management In Ancient Greek Cities
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Author: Dora P. Crouch
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly work, Water Management In Ancient Greek Cities, chronicles the ingenious methods employed by ancient Greek civilizations to secure and distribute vital water resources. It uncovers the sophisticated engineering behind their aqueducts, cisterns, and public fountains, illustrating how these systems were integral to urban development and daily life. The text presents a detailed examination of the social, political, and technological challenges associated with water provision in antiquity. Crouch's meticulous research details the impact of water infrastructure on public health, sanitation, and the overall prosperity of these historic urban centers, offering a compelling look into a crucial aspect of classical civilization.
Author: Dora P. Crouch
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1993
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This scholarly work, Water Management In Ancient Greek Cities, chronicles the ingenious methods employed by ancient Greek civilizations to secure and distribute vital water resources. It uncovers the sophisticated engineering behind their aqueducts, cisterns, and public fountains, illustrating how these systems were integral to urban development and daily life. The text presents a detailed examination of the social, political, and technological challenges associated with water provision in antiquity. Crouch's meticulous research details the impact of water infrastructure on public health, sanitation, and the overall prosperity of these historic urban centers, offering a compelling look into a crucial aspect of classical civilization.