TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mithen,Steven J.
AU  - Mithen,Sue
TI  - Thirst: water and power in the ancient world 
SN  - 9780297864790 (hbk.)
U1  - 333.91009 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - London
PB  - Weidenfeld & Nicolson
KW  - Water use
KW  - History
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - HISTORY OF SPECIFIC SUBJECTS. The planet faces a 21st global water crisis - but to what extent is this really new? Past societies and ancient civilisations have always faced climate change and been dependent on their ability to harness and manage a water supply. This has often been a key driver of historical change leading to some of the most remarkable engineering projects of the ancient world. Might there be lessons from the past for the present? Renowned archaeologist and prehistorian Steven Mithen examines the history of water management in the ancient world, exploring its relationship to climate change and the quest for political power. Having tracked the origin of water management in the Near East from the time of the first Stone Age occupation to the earliest urban settlements, he then tours the ancient world, visiting past civilisations to explore the role of water in their rise and fall
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