The Aqueducts Of Ancient Rome

The Aqueducts of Ancient Rome: Traced from Their Sources to Their Mouths is a historical book written by John Henry Parker in 1876. The book is an in-depth study of the aqueducts of ancient Rome, which were an engineering marvel of their time. The author traces the history and construction of the aqueducts from their sources to their endpoints, examining the various techniques and materials used in their construction. The book covers the entire network of aqueducts that supplied water to Rome, including the Aqua Claudia, Aqua Anio Novus, and Aqua Marcia. The author also discusses the challenges faced by the builders of the aqueducts, such as the difficult terrain and the need to maintain a steady flow of water. Overall, The Aqueducts of Ancient Rome is a comprehensive study of one of the most important engineering achievements of ancient Rome. The book is a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in ancient Roman history and engineering.Chiefly By The Work Frontinus, Verified By A Survey Of The Ground.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.