Divide and rule frontinus and Roman land-surveying

Authors
Cuomo, S
Citation
S. Cuomo, Divide and rule frontinus and Roman land-surveying, STUD HIST P, 31A(2), 2000, pp. 189-202
Citations number
48
Categorie Soggetti
History
Journal title
STUDIES IN HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE
ISSN journal
00393681 → ACNP
Volume
31A
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
189 - 202
Database
ISI
SICI code
0039-3681(200006)31A:2<189:DARFAR>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
This paper aims to cast new light on one of our main sources for ancient sc ience, Sextus Julius Frontinus; to cast new light on the science of the Gra eco-Roman period; and to contribute ancient materials to present discussion s on the relations between power and knowledge, and/or science and empire. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.