Thirst by Steven Mithen
Steven Mithen's unique history of water and society in the ancient world has never been told before and is particularly relevant today in the face of global climate change.
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 *
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 *
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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| ISBN 13 | 9781780226873 |
| ISBN 10 | 178022687X |
| Title | Thirst |
| Author | Steven Mithen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2013-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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