490 Pages
34 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
490 Pages
34 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
490 Pages
34 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The first of its kind, this book presents a wide range of passages exploring many aspects of the Greco-Roman watery world: physics, philosophy, weather, medicine, marine biology, religion and mythology, infrastructure, sailing, mercantile activities, and waterways that have been politicized.
Offering a deep look at the many ways that water culture impacted the ancient world, both abstractly... Read more
Biography
Georgia L. Irby is Professor of Classical Studies at William and Mary, USA. Her publications include Conceptions of the Watery World, Using and Conquering the Watery World, A Companion to Science, Technology, and Medicine in Ancient Greece and Rome, and Encyclopedia of Ancient Natural Scientists (with Paul T. Keyser).
