De Re Rustica (4 CE - 70 CE)
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De re rustica may refer to: * De re rustica (Varro), a Latin treatise on farming, published 37 BCE *''De re rustica'', a Latin treatise on farming by Columella Lucius Junius Moderatus Columella (, Arabic: ) was a prominent Roman writer on agriculture in the Roman Empire. His in twelve volumes has been completely preserved and forms an important source on Roman agriculture and ancient Roman cuisin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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De Re Rustica (Varro)
''De re rustica'', also known as Res rusticae, Rerum rusticarum libri tres, and On Agriculture, is a work consisting of 3 books about the management of large slave-run estates and general agriculture by Varro. It was published in BC, and was written by Varro when he was 80 years old.'' Varro was regarded as a prolific and learned writer, publishing works on a variety of topics including architecture, Roman history, liberal arts, poetry, grammar, humor, and agriculture. Summary The work consists of 3 books, each addressing aspects of managing a farm. Book I focuses on general agriculture, Book II on domestic cattle, and Book III on other farm stock such as poultry and bees. Book I discusses the types of soil and land, where to situate a farm, what to plant, when to harvest, and practical tips on how to manage a farm. There are references to Cato's work De agri cultura throughout. Book II covers the care of domestic cattle, a term in modern times understood to refer to cows ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |