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This classic work on Roman aqueducts provides insights into one of the most important infrastructure projects of the ancient world. With careful attention to engineering principles and historical context, the authors offer a fascinating glimpse into the technological advancements that allowed Rome to thrive as a global capital.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Sextus Julius Frontinus fut l'un des plus importants ingénieurs hydrauliques de l'Antiquité. Dans cet ouvrage, il nous livre ses réflexions sur les aqueducs de Rome, leur histoire, leur fonctionnement, leur entretien. Mais il va plus loin: il y évoque aussi les ruses et les stratagèmes employés par les plombiers romains pour détourner l'eau à leur profit, faisant de ce livre l'un des plus fascinants témoignages sur la vie quotidienne dans la Rome antique.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Two Books on the Water Supply of the City of Rome is a treatise by Sextus Julius Frontinus, a Roman official and author. The book describes the aqueducts and water distribution system that supplied Rome with water in ancient times. It is a valuable resource for historians and scholars of Roman engineering and architecture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Explore the engineering feats and challenges involved in bringing water to one of ancient Rome's most important cities. This book provides a detailed account of the aqueduct and water supply system that sustained Rome for centuries. Learn about the design and construction of aqueducts, fountains, and distribution systems that made life in Rome possible.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book is a survey of the aqueducts that supplied the city of Rome with water in the 1st century AD. It describes the routes, construction, and maintenance of the aqueducts, as well as the various public works that depended on them. A fascinating glimpse into the infrastructure of ancient Rome, and an important source of information on the history of urban planning and engineering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Découvrez les stratagèmes de guerre de Frontin, un général romain du Ier siècle, à travers une traduction fidèle et une analyse approfondie de ses textes. Ce livre vous offre également une introduction à la stratégie militaire romaine et une exploration de l'héritage de Frontin dans la pensée militaire occidentale. Un livre indispensable pour tous les étudiants et les passionnés de l'histoire militaire.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Les stratagèmes, a été reconnu comme une ¿uvre majeure dans toute l'histoire humaine, et nous avons pris des précautions pour assurer sa préservation en rééditant ce livre de manière moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Ce livre a été entièrement retapé, révisé et reformaté. Le texte est lisible et clair car ces livres ne sont pas créés à partir de copies numérisées.