ISBN: 9780243939701 - scriptores rei rusticæ veteres latini e recensione jo. matth. gesneri cum ejusdem præf. et lexico rustico, vol. 3: continens palladium et vegetium cum ... lib. de instrumento fundi (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

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

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

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, penned in the 4th century by a respected Roman scholar, compiles agricultural expertise from the author's own observations, collected wisdom from rural communities, and notable literary works. The author, drawing on this breadth of knowledge, organizes and presents a vast collection of agricultural practices for landowners, farmers, and laborers across the vast Roman Empire. The reader will find detailed explanations of how to properly select farmland, the best techniques for growing common crops, how to tend and train livestock, and how to construct crucial structures like stables, pens, and granaries. Alongside these practical applications, the author presents a thoughtful examination of the underlying principles of nature that affect agricultural practices, addressing topics like soil composition, the effects of weather, and the behavior of animals. The book takes a holistic approach to agricultural science, recognizing not only the technical aspects of land management but also its connection to wider economic, social, and environmental concerns. Through the author's extensive knowledge and thoughtful presentation, this book provides a remarkably detailed and insightful guide to ancient Roman agriculture, offering valuable information for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the development of agricultural science. 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. …