Ancient Rome: City Planning and Administration

by O.F. Robinson

Rome was a huge city. Running it required not only public works and services but also specialised law. This innovative work traces the development of that law and system in the main areas of administration. The book incorporates and develops previous historical and topographical works by relating their findings to the Roman legal framework, building up a portrait of public administration, unusually comprehensive for the ancient world.

Genres: History

272 pages, Paperback

First published February 20, 1992

About the author

Olivia F. Robinson

Reviews

[Allie Pae · Rating 4 out of 5]

an interesting read. a bit dry at points.

[Joseph Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Academic writing. Ease of understanding. Useful.

Split into the following order:
Preface/Intro
Chapter 1 - The Physical City
Chapter 2 - Planning: The Overall View
Chapter 3 - Building Controls
Chapter 4 - Public Buildings and Public Works
Chapter 5 - Streets and Thoroughfares
Chapter 6 - The Tiber
Chapter 7 - Water and Fire
Chapter 8 - Public Health
Chapter 9 - Control of Services
Chapter 10 - Feeding the City
Chapter 11 - Shows and Spectacles
Chapter 12 - The Forces of Law and Order
Chapter 13 - Public Order
Chapter 14 - Loose Ends

[Wouter Seijsener · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dry, but great :-)!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Early morning garbage pickup, fire fighting and other city services were pioneered thousands of years ago in Rome.