Flood and Drought: The Challenges of Seasonality in the Operation of Rome’s Sewers, 1870-1900

In nineteenth-century Rome, heavy rains were common, particularly during the autumn. The average depth of rain in Rome during the period 1862-1877 was greater than, for example, London. In Rome there were, however, huge seasonal fluctuations in this value. There was a considerable difference in rain...

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