Water Management in Ancient Greek Cities

by Dora P. Crouch

Focusing on the Mediterranean area where water management is crucial, this pioneering study is the first to show how the supply, distribution, and drainage of water contributed to the urbanization of ancient cities. Drawing from classical archaeology, the theory and history of urbanization, geology, and hydraulic engineering, Crouch examines water-system elements, including springs, fountains, wells, channels and drains, latrines, laundry, and dishwashing,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195072804
• ISBN13: 9780195072808
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.1" x 9.6"