Roman Aqueducts and Water Supply [Paperback]

How did a Roman waterworks work? How were the aqueducts planned and built? What happened to the water before it arrived in the aqueduct and after it left, in catchment, urban distribution and drainage? What were the hydraulics and drainage involved?

In a comprehensive, generously illustrated study ranging through the Roman aqueducts of France, Germany, Spain, North Africa, Turkey and Israel as well as the Roman heartland of Italy, A. Trevor Hodge introduces us to these often neglected aspects of what the Romans themselves regarded as one of the greatest glories of their civilisation.Roman Aqueductsis now available for the first time in paperback, brought completely up-to-date with a new Preface and additional Bibliography.

Preface
1. Introduction
2. The Predecessors of Rome
3. Wells and Cisterns
4. The Source
5. The Auqeduct
6. Engineering Works
7. Planning and Surveying
8. Hydraulics
9. Special Uses
10. Urban Distribution
11. The Domestic Supply
12. Drains and Sewers
Appendix: facts, figures, and formulae
Abbreviations
Supplemental bibliography, 2002
Bibliography
Notes
Index

In a study ranging through the Roman aqueducts of France, Germany, Spain, North Africa, Turkey and Israel, this book provides an introduction to all aspects of Roman aqueducts and water supply.

A. Trevor Hodgeis Distinguished Research Professor of Classics at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada.