The Aqueducts Of Ancient Rome: Traced From Their Sources To Their Mouths (1876) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120824073)

The Aqueducts of Ancient Rome: Traced From Their Sources to Their Mouths is a historical book written by John Henry Parker and published in 1876. The book is a comprehensive study of the aqueducts of ancient Rome, which were built to supply the city with water. Parker traces the origins of the aqueducts, their construction, and their maintenance. The book also describes the various types of aqueducts, such as the arches, tunnels, and channels, and the engineering techniques used to build them. The book includes detailed illustrations and maps that help readers understand the complex system of aqueducts that supplied water to the city of Rome. The author also provides insights into the social, economic, and political factors that influenced the construction and maintenance of the aqueducts. Overall, The Aqueducts of Ancient Rome is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Rome, engineering, and water management.Chiefly By The Work Frontinus, Verified By A Survey Of The Ground.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Henry Parker
ISBN-10: 1120824079
ISBN-13: 9781120824073
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2009
Pages: 334
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d