De aquaeductu urbis Romae
By: Frontinus ; edited with introduction and commentary by R.H. Rodgers.
Contributors: Rodgers, Robert H. 1944-
Series: Cambridge classical texts and commentaries ;; 42
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: New York
Language: lat
Number of pages: 431
Subjects: Water-supply -- Italy -- Rome -- Early works to 1800.; Aqueducts -- Italy -- Rome -- Early works to 1800.; Water-supply -- Early works to 1800.; Aqueducts -- Early works to 1800.
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Description: Julius Frontinus was appointed by the Emperor Nerva to the post of water commissioner for the city of Rome in 97 CE. In On the Water-Rights of the City of Rome he documents his duties, responsibilities and accomplishments during his first year in office. He also sketches the history of the aqueducts and furnishes a wealth of technical data. This is the most authoritative edition of this work to be published to date.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 360-403) and index.