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Floods of the Tiber in Ancient Rome (Ancient Society and History)
by Gregory S. AldreteA study of the impact of flooding on the ancient city during the classical period.While the remains of its massive aqueducts serve as tangible reminders of Rome’s efforts to control its supply of drinking water, there are scant physical reminders that other waters sometimes raged out of control. In fact, floods were simply a part of life in ancient Rome, where proximity to the Tiber left a substantial part of the city vulnerable to the river’s occasional transgressions.Here, in the first book-length treatment of the impact of floods on an ancient city, Gregory S. Aldrete draws upon a diverse range of scientific and cultural data to develop a rich and detailed account of flooding in Rome throughout the classical period.Aldrete explores in detail the overflowing river’s destructive effects, drawing from ancient and modern written records and literary accounts, analyses of the topography and hydrology of the Tiber drainage basin, visible evidence on surviving structures, and the known engineering methods devised to limit the reach of rising water. He discusses the strategies the Romans employed to alleviate or prevent flooding, their social and religious attitudes toward floods, and how the threat of inundation influenced the development of the city’s physical and economic landscapes.“Floods of the Tiber in Ancient Rome is that rare thing in scholarship, a work that genuinely fills a gap in the scholarly literature. Professor Aldrete has brilliantly illuminated an aspect of ancient Rome that was ever present to the city’s inhabitants but almost invisible to modern historians.” —Stanley Burstein, history teacher“Raises important questions about the effects of flooding of the Tiber on the city of ancient Rome and its inhabitants and explores why Romans did not take more sweeping steps to reduce, if not eliminate, the dangers of urban flooding. There is no comparable book-length study of this topic, so this work fills a real need. It will be of interest not only to students of ancient history, but to hydrologists and students of urban studies as well. Certainly it will give us classicists much to think about in our assessment of urban life in ancient Rome.” —Harry B. Evans, Fordham University, author of Aqueduct Hunting in the Seventeenth Century
Flora and Vegetation of Nepal (Plant and Vegetation #19)
by Maan Bahadur Rokaya Shalik Ram SigdelThis volume highlights the plant life of Nepal, which accounts for 20% of the Himalayan biodiversity. For the first time, this group of authors compile over 200 years’ worth of local botanical research. Due to the high topographical diversity, Nepal has a very unique flora and vegetation. The chapters focus on cryptogams, phanerogams and alien flora. As an added bonus, historical background for native and invasive species, is explained. Aside from botanical knowledge, the authors also shed a light on Nepali geography, soil, climate and land use. To complete the picture, readers will find data on different plants, maps and photographs of unique species. This book is a valuable resource for Botanists and Ecologists, but also for interested travelers who would like to complement their next trek in Nepal.
Flora of Tropical East Africa: Prepared at the Royal Botanic Gardens/Kew With Assistance from the East African Herbarium
by D. BrisdonThe Rubiaceae are a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the coffee, madder, or bedstraw family. This volume was prepared at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew with assistance from the East Africain Herbarium. It contains a synopsis of subfamilies and tribe; as well as labelled diagrams.
Flora of Tropical East Africa: Orchidaceae (Part 3) (Flora Of Tropical East Africa Ser.)
by P. CribbFirst published in 1989. CRC Press is an imprint of Taylor & Francis.
Flora of Tropical East Africa -Amaranthaceae (1985)
by C. C. TownsendThis volume focuses on the family Amaranthaceae. They are annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs, rarely lianes and large and mainly tropical family of some 65 genera and over 1000 species, including many cosmopolitan weeds and a large number of xerophytic plants.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Anthericaceae (1997)
by Linger Nordal Shakkie Kativu Axel D. PoulsenThe Flora is prepared at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in close collaboration with East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University. Significant contributions are also made by specialists elsewhere. This reference should be of use to anyone concerned with the identification and utilization of plants in eastern Africa.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Apocynaceae (2002)
by E. A. OminoThis book is a comprehensive review of the genera of Apocynaceae, a family of flowering plants that includes trees and shrubs, found in tropical East Africa. It presents information on their character, habitat, phenotypic variations and distribution of each of the species under these genera.
Flora of tropical East Africa - Balanitaceae (2003)
by H. J. Beentje S. A. GhazanfarPrepared at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in close collaboration with the East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University, this series is designed to the highest academic standards and is a useful reference for anyone concerned with the identification and utilizatio
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Boraginaceae (1991)
by Bernard VerdcourtThe Flora of Tropical East Africa prepared at the Royal Botanic Gardens/Kew with the assistance from the East African Herbarium. A volume looking at the considerable family of around 2000 species (three-quarters herbs and subshrubs and the rest trees and shrubs).
Flora of tropical East Africa - Callitrichaceae (2003)
by H. J. Beentje S. A. GhazanfarPrepared at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in close collaboration with the East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University, this series is designed to the highest academic standards and is a useful reference for anyone concerned with the identification and utilizatio
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Dennstaetiacea (2000)
by Bernard VerdcourtThe flora is prepared at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in close collaboration with East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University. Significant contributions are also made by specialists elsewhere. The flora is designed to a high academic standard and should be a useful resource reference for anyone concerned with the identification and utilization of plants in eastern Africa. Each family is published as a separate part.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Ebenaceae (1996)
by B Verdcourt F WhitePart of a series of volumes on the flora of tropical East Africa, this text covers the Ebenaceae family.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Eriocaulaceae (1997)
by Sylvia PhillipsThe Flora is prepared at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in close collaboration with East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University. Significant contributions are also made by specialists elsewhere. This reference should be of use to anyone concerned with the identification and utilization of plants in eastern Africa.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Eriospermaceae (1996)
by C. WhitehousePart of a series of volumes on the flora of tropical East Africa, this text covers the Eriospermaceae family.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Euphorbiac v2 (1988)
by Susan Carter A. R. SmithThis volume focuses on the family Euphorbiaceae. They are well defined tribe which includes ten other small genera of tropical and sub-tropical regions. Euphorbia are annual, biennial or perennial herbs, shrubs or trees, sometimes succulent and unarmed or spiny, with a milky usually caustic latex.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Hydrocharitaceae (1989)
by R.M. PolhillThis book is a comprehensive review of the genera of Hydrocharitaceae, a flowering plant family, found in tropical East Africa. It presents information on their character, occurrence, habitat, phenotypic variations and distribution of each of the species under these genera.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Loranthaceae (1999)
by H.J. BEENTJE, M.Sc., Ph.D., F.L.S.; C.M. WHITEHOUSE, M.A.; R.M. POLHILL; D. WIENSThe flora is prepared at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in close collaboration with East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University. Significant contributions are also made by specialists elsewhere. The flora is designed to a high academic standard and should be a useful resource reference for anyone concerned with the identification and utilization of plants in eastern Africa. Each family is published as a separate part.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Lythraceae (1994)
by B. VerdcourtThis book is a comprehensive review of the genera of Lythraceae, a flowering plant family of mostly trees and shrubs, found in tropical East Africa. It presents information on their character, occurrence, habitat, phenotypic variations and distribution of each of the species under these genera.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Meliaceae (1991)
by Brian Thomas Styles Frank WhiteThis book is a comprehensive review of the genera of Meliaceae, a flowering plant family of mostly trees and shrubs, found in tropical East Africa. It presents information on their character, occurrence, habitat, phenotypic variations and distribution of each of the species under these genera.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Moraceae (1989)
by R.M. POLHILL, B.A., Ph.D., F.L.S.; C.C. BERG, Ph.D.; Mrs. Maria E.E. HIJMANThis book is a comprehensive review of the genera of Moraceae, a family of flowering plants, found in the tropical region of East Africa. It presents information on their character, occurrence, habitat, phenotypic variations and distribution of each of the species under these genera.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Musaceae (1993)
by J.M. LockPart of a series on the flora of tropical East Africa, this work considers Musaceae. The flora is prepared at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in close collaboration with East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University. Significant contributions are also made by specialists from elsewhere. The flora should be a useful reference for anyone concerned with the identification and utilization of plants in eastern Africa. Each family is published as a separate part. New parts are published annually. All back volumes are also available.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Polypodiaceae (2001)
by Bernard VerdcourtPart of a series on the flora of tropical East Africa, this work considers Polypodiaceae. The flora is prepared at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in close collaboration with East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University. Significant contributions are also made by specialists from elsewhere. The flora should be a useful reference for anyone concerned with the identification and utilization of plants in eastern Africa. Each family is published as a separate part. New parts are published annually.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Proteaceae (1993)
by R. K. Brummitt Serena K. MarnerPart of a series on the flora of tropical East Africa, this work considers Proteaceae. The flora is prepared at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in close collaboration with East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University. Significant contributions are also made by specialists from elsewhere. The flora should be a useful reference for anyone concerned with the identification and utilization of plants in eastern Africa. Each family is published as a separate part. New parts are published annually. All back volumes are also available.
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Verbenaceae (1992)
by B VerdcourtThis book is a comprehensive review of the genera of Verbenaceae, a flowering plant family, found in tropical East Africa. It presents information on their character, occurrence, habitat, phenotypic variations and distribution of each of the species under these genera.
Flora of tropical East Africa - Woodsiaceae (2003)
by H. J. Beentje S. A. Ghazanfar B. VerdcourtPrepared at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in close collaboration with the East African Herbarium and in liaison with the University of Dar es Salaam, the University of Nairobi and the Makerere University, this series is designed to the highest academic standards and is a useful reference for anyone concerned with the identification and utilizatio