Description
John Peter Oleson, the author, is an archaeologist, Classics scholar and expert on ancient technology, particularly related to maritime archaeology and water-supply systems. This book is one of nine he has written, the most recent being Greek and Roman Technology: A Sourcebook (London: Routledge, 1997), and several chapters of Handbook of Ancient Water Technology (Leiden: Brill, 1999). He has directed or participated in underwater excavations at a number of Roman harbor sites in Italy and Israel. He received his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from Harvard University and has been a professor in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, since 1976. Oleson is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
Condition: Interior contents generally very good with little to no wear. Covers very good with usual light wear to extremities and fading. No dust jacket, probably as issued.
Reference:
“John Peter Oleson.” University of Victoria. http://web.uvic.ca/~jpoleson/ (13 December 2004).
