Thirst
Water and Power in the Ancient World
$40.25
- Paperback
368 pages
- Release Date
28 October 2013
Summary
The planet faces a 21st-century global water crisis - but to what extent is this really new? Past societies and ancient civilisations have always faced climate change and been dependent on their ability to harness and manage a water supply. This has often been a key driver of historical change, leading to some of the most remarkable engineering projects of antiquity.
In THIRST, renowned archaeologist and prehistorian Steven Mithen examines the history of water management in the ancien…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781780226873 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 178022687X |
| Author: | Prof Steven Mithen, Steven Mithen |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 28 October 2013 |
| Weight: | 293g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
Who would think that a study of ancient hydraulic engineering could be so revelatory, so engrossing?
Though somewhat dense, and indeed dry in parts, this is an informative and important study of the lessons to be learned from past civilisations. – P D Smith * THE GUARDIAN *Who would think that a study of ancient hydraulic engineering could be so revelatory, so engrossing? * THE INDEPENDENT *A dense, thought-provoking study of the management of water supplies in the ancient world, taking in the aqueducts of Petra, the canals of Ancient China and the bath houses of Rome * THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
About The Author
Prof Steven Mithen
Steven Mithen is a Pro Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Early Prehistory at the University of Reading, UK. He was elected as a Fellow of the British Academy in 2004.
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