Tiber

Eternal River of Rome

Bruce Ware Allen

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English

University Press of New England
06 November 2018

History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE

In this rich history of Italy's Tiber River, Bruce Ware Allen charts the main currents, mythic headwaters, and hidden tributaries of one of the world's most storied waterways. He considers life along the river, from its twin springs high in the Apennines all the way to its mouth at Ostia, and describes the people who lived along its banks and how they made the Tiber work for them.

The Tiber has served as the realm of protomythic creatures and gods, a battleground for armies and navies, a livelihood for boatmen and fishermen, the subject matter for poets and painters, and the final resting place for criminals and martyrs. Tiber: Eternal River of Rome is a highly readable history and a go-to resource for information about Italy's most storied river.

By: Bruce Ware Allen
Imprint: University Press of New England
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 618g
ISBN: 9781512600377
ISBN 10: 1512600377
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 06 November 2018
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

BRUCE WARE ALLEN is the author of The Great Siege of Malta, published by ForeEdge. He lives in Madison, Connecticut.