The History of Water Management in the Iberian Peninsula: Between the 16th and 19th Centuries (1st ed. 2020) (Trends in the History of Science)

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Synopsis
This volume approaches the history of water in the Iberian Peninsula in a novel way, by linking it to the ongoing international debate on water crisis and solutions to overcome the lack of water in the Mediterranean.What water devices were found? What were the models for these devices? How were they distributed in the villas and monastic enclosures? What impact did hydraulic theoretical knowledge have on these water systems, and how could these systems impact on hydraulic technology? Guided by these questions, this book covers the history of water in the most significant cities, the role of water in landscape transformation, the irrigation systems and water devices in gardens and villas, and, lastly, the theoretical and educational background on water management and hydraulics in the Iberian Peninsula between the sixteenth and the nineteenth centuries.Historiography on water management in the territory that is today Spain has highlighted the region’s role as a mediator between the Islamic masters of water and the Christian world. The history of water in Portugal is less known, and it has been taken for granted that is similar to its neighbour. This book compares two countries that have the same historical roots and, therefore, many similar stories, but at the same time, offers insights into particular aspects of each country. It is recommended for scholars and researchers interested in any field of history of the early modern period and of the nineteenth century, as well as general readers interested in studies on the Iberian Peninsula, since it was the role model for many settlements in South America, Asia and Africa.
Copyright:
2020

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ISBN-13:
9783030340612
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9783030340605
Publisher:
Springer International Publishing
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Springer
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No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Science, Art and Architecture, Technology
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This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Carmen Toribio Marín
Edited by:
Ana Duarte Rodrigues

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