Fountains and Water Culture in Byzantium

Fountains and Water Culture in Byzantium
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 417
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Download or read book Fountains and Water Culture in Byzantium written by Brooke Shilling and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-10-13 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection explores the ancient fountains of Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul, reviving the senses of past water cultures.


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