Floods of the Tiber in ancient Rome /:

"Here, in the first book-length treatment of the impact of floods on an ancient city, Gregory S. Aldrete draws upon a diverse range of scientific and cultural data to develop a rich and detailed account of flooding in Rome throughout the classical period." "Aldrete explores in detail...

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1. Verfasser: Aldrete, Gregory S.
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006.
Schriftenreihe:Ancient society and history.
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Zusammenfassung:"Here, in the first book-length treatment of the impact of floods on an ancient city, Gregory S. Aldrete draws upon a diverse range of scientific and cultural data to develop a rich and detailed account of flooding in Rome throughout the classical period." "Aldrete explores in detail the overflowing river's destructive effects, drawing from ancient and modern written records and literary accounts, analyses of the topography and hydrology of the Tiber drainage basin, visible evidence on surviving structures, and the known engineering methods devised to limit the reach of rising water. He discusses the strategies the Romans employed to alleviate or prevent flooding, their social and religious attitudes toward floods, and how the threat of inundation influenced the development of the city's physical and economic landscapes."--Jacket
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xviii, 338 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-323) and index.
ISBN:9781435691902
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