Bannon, Cynthia Jordan.

Gardens and Neighbors : Private Water Rights in Roman Italy. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (321 pages) - Law and Society in the Ancient World Series . - Law and Society in the Ancient World Series .

Intro -- CONTENTS -- Map -- Introduction -- 1. Rationality and Rationing a Common Resource -- 2. Law and Neighborly Practice -- 3. Utility, Productivity, and Planning -- 4. Servitudes and the Sale of Land -- Conclusion -- APPENDICES -- Appendix A: Sources for Uses of Water and Hydraulic Facilities on the Farm -- Appendix B: Fishponds and Freshwater Supply -- Bibliography -- Index of Sources -- General Index.

The first in-depth study of Roman water rights in Italy.

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Water rights - Italy - History.


Electronic books.

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