Publication:

Die Wasserversorgung in der Renaissancezeit, Band 5

    Full details

    English titleWater supply in the Renaissance period, Volume 5
    Authors & editors

    Hoffman, Albrecht [Author]
    Balestracci, Duccio [Author]
    Bauer, Albert [Author]

    Publisher Philipp von Zabern, Mainz am Rhein
    Year of publication 2000
    Languages

    German (main text)

    Medium Book
    Edition1
    ISBN3805327005
    Topics

    Water supply & management > Irrigation & drainage

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    Scope & contentSummary Translation
    A richly illustrated account of the different ways in which water was supplied to Renaissance cities. In some cases this involved water-powered wheels: initially scoop buckets, then piston pumps.The book contains numerous diagrams, historical drawings and plans, and coloured photos.

    Copies held

    Accession no. 229681

    • Shelf location: I600-HOF
    • Donor: Ken Major Collection