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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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Baltimore :
Johns Hopkins University Press,
2006.
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| Series: | Ancient society and history.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT CONNECT |
Table of Contents:
- Floods in ancient Rome : sources and topography
- Characteristics of floods
- Immediate effects of floods
- Delayed effects of floods
- Methods of flood control
- Roman attitudes towards floods
- Conclusion : the Romans' failure to make Rome safe from floods.
