Farm Equipment of the Roman World

This volume deals with equipment and instruments of the Roman world used in processing and storage as opposed to cultivation.

K. D. White (Author)

9780521134231, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 11 March 2010

296 pages
24.6 x 18.9 x 1.6 cm, 0.53 kg

This book is a companion volume to K. D. White's Agricultural Implements of the Roman World (Cambridge University Press, 1967). He deals here with equipment and instruments which were for the most part used in processing and storage as opposed to cultivation. Each item is described in detail and there are abundant references to sources, literary and archaeological. The volume is amply illustrated. As before, Professor White has unearthed a wealth of information of special value to archaeologists, lexicographers and historians of technology. His discussions of the use made of the articles catalogued have a broader human interest and throw illuminating sidelights on the social and economic life of the Roman world.

List of plates
Preface
Abbreviations
Part I: 1. Rolling, stamping and grinding equipment
2. Vine-props
3. Fencing
4. Rope, cordage and netting
5. Measuring instruments
6. Water-raising devices
Part II. Equipment made of Basketry: Introduction
7. Hard basketry
8. Soft basketry
Part III. Utensils Made of Earthenware, Stone, Metal, Wood and Leather
Part IV. Miscellaneous
Conclusion
Appendices
Select bibliography
General index
Index of Greek words
Index of Latin words
List of passages cited.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: classical, early & medieval [DSBB]