Sextus Julius Frontini (10 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life, writings, and significance of Sextus Julius Frontinus, a distinguished Roman politician, military leader and water commissioner who lived in the first century A.D. It provides a comprehensive examination of Frontinus's literary works, particularly his treatise on the water supply of ancient Rome, known as "De Aquis" or "On the Waters." The author delves into the historical context of Frontinus's time, examining the Roman Empire's extensive network of aqueducts and the challenges of managing this vital resource. The book analyzes Frontinus's detailed descriptions of the aqueducts, their construction, maintenance, and distribution systems, offering insights into the remarkable engineering achievements of the Roman civilization. Furthermore, the book explores Frontinus's military writings, examining his influential works on strategy and tactics, which were highly regarded by military leaders throughout history. The author analyzes Frontinus's ideas on military organization, leadership, and the art of warfare, highlighting their enduring relevance in the field of military science. In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging study of Sextus Julius Frontinus, shedding light on his multifaceted contributions to Roman society and his lasting impact on the fields of water management and military strategy. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman history, engineering, or military affairs. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 384 | Sprache: Latein | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. 12mo, [36], 613 pages. In Very Good minus condition. Bound in early vellum with faded illegible writing on spine. Tearing up rear hinge with a large chunk of material missing from tail of spine. Yapped edges. Edges of textblock dyed. Adhesive residue to endpapers. Bookplate to front pastedown. Light foxing scattered throughout interior. Contemporary signature to front free endpaper, dated 1633. Shelved in Case 3. USTC: 1011674. Signatures in 8 and 12. Vegtius was a Roman citizen writing during the late 4th century/early fifth century. "De re militari" is his treatise on Roman military principles. It gained a renewed popularity as a manual on warfare during the Middle Ages. 1409373. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Muy bien. In-8º. (37)ff + 512pp + (64)ff. Title page in red and black with woodcut printer's device, with the motto Tuta Sub Aegide Pallas; woodcut initial letters and tailpieces. Some light, minor foxing, otherwise it's a very nice crisp copy. Bound in full vellum; spine with gilt lettered morocco label; red edges nice binding. Sixth Julio Frontino (in Latin, Sextus Iulius Frontinus, c.40-103) was a politician of the Roman Empire, one of the most important aristocrats of the late 1st century. He is mainly famous for his works and writings, especially for a report on He who speaks of the aqueducts of the city of Rome.

Condition: Good. Lugduni Batavorum 1731 Samuelem Luchtmans. His accedunt, com P. Scriverii, tum aliorum Doctcorum ineditae observations Curante Francisco Oudendorpio. Sextus Julius Frontinus, 40-103 AD, was Roman engineer, writer, soldier. Hardcover. In Latin. Small octavo, 72pp. (Ad Lectorum, Ex praefatione Modii, Scriverii praefationis, Joannis Poleni Commentarium, Gronovius Praefatio , 512pp. (text, notes and Index I), 121pp. (Index, II, Index III), full vellum. Good plus, old dry stain on inside covers and on initial leaves, a few small spots in text, light cover wear. Nice solid book. Pictures available on request.

Condition: 0. Sammlung mit Beispielen von Kriegslisten in den ersten drei Büchern und mit einer Darstellung besonderer Leistungen von Feldherren im vierten Buch. - Der dekorative Einband etw. berieben, bestoßen u. fleckig. Gebräunt u. stock- bzw. braunfleckig. la Gewicht in Gramm: 1000 8°. Mit einem gest. Frontispiz. 38 Bll., 570 S., 66 (das letzte weiß) Bll., Pgmt. d. Zt. m. durchzogenen Bünden, reicher Deckel- u. Rückenverg. u. dreiseitig gespränkeltem Farbschnitt.