(2017) Studying rivers in the Roman world (original) (raw)

This volume presents research from a conference exploring the interplay between rivers and human activity in the Roman world, emphasizing how hydrological changes influenced social and environmental contexts. Through various interdisciplinary approaches, the contributions elucidate the historical significance of rivers, revealing their dynamic nature and the reciprocal relationship between rivers and their landscapes. The findings highlight the importance of fluvial archives in understanding climatic, anthropogenic, and hydrological changes over time, providing critical insights for historians studying ancient societies.