The History of Water Management in the Iberian Peninsula: Between the 16th and 19th Centuries ed. by Ana Duarte Rodrigues and Carmen Toribio Marín

A systematic study of water management in the Iberian Peninsula from the 16th to 19th centuries reveals the complex interplay between Islamic science, European engineering, and governance. The research highlights how Portuguese monarchs and municipal authorities drove innovations in urban water supply, particularly in Lisbon, Seville, and Madrid, while also examining the enduring influence of Islamic hydraulic traditions in regions like the Algarve. By analyzing material culture, scientific advancements, and geopolitical systems, the study bridges historical, technical, and environmental dimensions to demonstrate how water infrastructure evolved amid political shifts and resource scarcity. It also explores the transition from written to oral transmission of hydraulic knowledge and the role of Jesuit scholars in advancing hydrostatic studies.

Tullio, M. D. (2021). The History of Water Management in the Iberian Peninsula: Between the 16th and 19th Centuries ed. by Ana Duarte Rodrigues and Carmen Toribio Marín. Technology and Culture, 62(4), 1247–1248. https://doi.org/10.1353/tech.2021.0162