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This is the first examination of the impact of technological developments on ancient Greek cities. Drawing on material from many disciplines, the author examines water system elements as they relate to each other and to the physical, historical, and social bases of ancient Greek cities. She conclude...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Crouch, Dora P. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Municipal water supply > Greece > Management > History.
Water resources development > Greece.
Cities and towns, Ancient > Greece.
Eau > Approvisionnement urbain > Grèce > Gestion > Histoire.
Ressources en eau > Exploitation > Grèce.
Villes antiques > Grèce.
Cities and towns, Ancient
Municipal water supply > Management
Water resources development
Greece
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This is the first examination of the impact of technological developments on ancient Greek cities. Drawing on material from many disciplines, the author examines water system elements as they relate to each other and to the physical, historical, and social bases of ancient Greek cities. She concludes that increased knowledge and skill in management of water contributed directly to the urbanization of the ancient Greek world.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 1993.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 380 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197560266 (ebook)
0197560261 (ebook)