The major contribution of this project may well be that it reminds us forcefully of how crucial water was to our Greco-Roman ancestors, how dangerous it could be when things went wrong and how much ingenuity was developed by them to use it productively.

Classics for All

Conceptions of the Watery-World in Greco-Roman Antiquity together with Using and Conquering the Watery-World in Greco-Roman Antiquity aim to be a definitive resource on all things 'watery' in the ancient Mediterranean. The sheer scope and level of detail makes these works incredibly useful for scholars of water in the ancient environment, while the careful discussion of water in its context is relevant for anyone with a broader interest in the natural environment ... If you need anything to do with water in Graeco-Roman antiquity, chances are you can find it in these two volumes!

The Classical Review

[T]he book will serve as a useful resource of first resort for student research topics or for instructors seeking a quick knowledge boost across the vastness of the watery landscape in Greek and Roman studies.

Technology and Culture

Irby's two-volume work can be used as an introduction to a variety of maritime ancient research areas students from different areas of antiquity as well as interdisciplinary researchers from the history of technology or environmental history are strongly recommended.

Orbis Terrarum