The Aqueducts of Rome: De Aquis

by Sextus Julius Frontius

The Aqueducts of Rome is both a laborious detailing of the water systems that fed the great city of Rome, and a window into the life of Romans themselves. Dealing with brazen water theft, the general Frontinus is appointed to restore order and take into account the entire sanctioned and unsanctioned system. Text first tells the story of the water systems, then telling the story of all the adulteration to those systems. Through this Frontinus shows us a glimpse into humanity. This is The Aqueducts of Rome.

75 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Colin Denault · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is advisable for me to maintain the honor of my office even at the risk of giving offense.

[Santiago González · Rating 4 out of 5]

He leído la introducción y le he echado un ojo.

[Theo Pollack · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good artifact of practical history. Author was the water commissioner of the city of Rome. Describes the entire water works.

[Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I should read this in the original latin. It is interesting to see, how Roman edicts are issued wrt. to techological marvels, and the policy when it comes to governance.