Frontinus' Stratagems, written after 84 CE, gives examples of military stratagems and discipline from Greek and Roman history, for the instruction of Roman officers. The Aqueducts of Rome, written in 97-98, gives some historical details and a description of the aqueducts for the water supply of the city, with laws relating to them.
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.
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.
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