Water Realms (2nd Edition)

Ancient Water Technologies and Management

Water Realms (2nd Edition)
Karen Mutton
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Paperback
h229 x 152mm - 262pg
25 Apr 2021 US
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9781948803335
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WATER REALMS is a unique book that surveys water management and technologies in ancient societies. From the flushing toilets of ancient Crete to the qanats of Persia, aqueducts of Rome, cascading tank systems of Sri Lanka and the great baths of the Indus Valley to the eel traps of southern Australia, ancients on all continents were managing water in unique ways. WATER REALMS explores ancient irrigation projects, urban sanitation and forgotten technologies employed to bring fresh water to ancient settlements. In the 21st century, the pursuit of fresh water has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. We need to appreciate the ingenious methods of our ancestors in order to preserve our precious drinking water for future generations. Without adapting to climate change, modern civilization may go the way of the Mayans or Mesopotamian cultures who disintegrated when the water ran out. There are tons of illustrations in this fascinating book!
Without adapting to climate change, modern civilization may go the way of the Mayans or Mesopotamian cultures who disintegrated when the water ran out.
Karen Mutton is a retired ancient history teacher, author, lecturer, world traveller and mother of three. She has written five books on ancient history and finance.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781948803335
Published: 25 Apr 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Adventures Unlimited Press
Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 262

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