Roman Woodworking
eBook - PDF

Roman Woodworking

  1. 400 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Roman Woodworking

About this book

This book presents an authoritative and detailed survey of the art of woodworking in the ancient Roman world. Illustrated with over 200 line drawings and photographs, Roman Woodworking covers topics such as the training and guild memberships of Roman carpenters, woodworking tools and techniques, the role of timber in construction and the availability of trees, and interior woodwork and furniture making. It also includes an extensive glossary of fully defined terms.

This comprehensive book displays the accomplishment of the Roman woodworkers and their high skill and knowledge of materials and tools. Ulrich helps bring to light the importance of wooden projects and structures in Roman daily life and provides a wealth of information not only for classicists but also for those interested in the history of technology and the history of woodworking.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. Abbreviations of Ancient Sources
  4. I Introduction
  5. II The Roman Woodworker
  6. III The Tools of the Trade
  7. IV Joints
  8. V Foundations
  9. VI Framing and Walls
  10. VII Wooden Flooring
  11. VIII Roofing and Ceilings
  12. IX Interior Woodwork
  13. X Wheels
  14. XI Furniture and Veneers
  15. XII Classification of Trees and Species of Timber
  16. XIII The Forests of Italy
  17. Glossary of Roman Woodworking Terms
  18. Appendix Archaeological Evidence of Roman Woodworking Tools
  19. Notes
  20. Bibliography
  21. Index