Water - Revision history

Cian at 00:05, 11 August 2008

2008-08-11T00:05:31Z

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	Clean '''water''' is essential to life. One of the reasons that [[city\|cities]] in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of pure, since, regrettably, much of the skill in building [[aqueduct]]s had died with the [[Roman]]s. Crafts such as [[tanning]] and the retting of [[flax]] require large amounts of water, which becomes [[pollution\|polluted]] during the process. Such crafts were normally forbidden inside the [[city wall]]s, and restricted to ~~locaions~~ downstream of the city.		Clean '''water''' is essential to life. One of the reasons that [[city\|cities]] in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of pure water, since, regrettably, much of the skill in building [[aqueduct]]s had died with the [[Roman]]s. Crafts such as [[tanning]] and the retting of [[flax]] require large amounts of water, which becomes [[pollution\|polluted]] during the process. Such crafts were normally forbidden inside the [[city wall]]s, and restricted to locations downstream of the city.

	The lack of clean water also caused great problems to armies on the march. The lack of a clean water source could lead to the [[death]] of many [[soldier]]s.		The lack of clean water also caused great problems to [[army\|armies]] on the march. The lack of a clean water source could lead to the [[death]] of many [[soldier]]s.

	In some times and places of the medieval [[period\|era]], water was the beverage of choice (or necessity) for the majority of people. In other times and places, mostly those with larger, more crowded cities, the drinking of plain water was considered undesirable and the drink of choice would be small [[beer]], or for those with more [[money]], [[wine]]. For example, [[Tudor]] era [[England\|English]] [[ship]]s carried [[barrel]]s of weak beer rather than fresh water, which was probably safer, since alcohol slows the growth of bacteria.		In some times and places of the [[medieval]] [[period\|era]], water was the beverage of choice (or necessity) for the majority of people. In other times and places, mostly those with larger, more crowded cities, the drinking of plain water was considered undesirable and the drink of choice would be small [[beer]], or for those with more [[money]], [[wine]]. For example, [[Tudor]] era [[England\|English]] [[ship]]s carried [[barrel]]s of weak beer rather than fresh water, which was probably safer, since alcohol slows the growth of bacteria.

	Water was also needed to grow [[~~crops~~]]. [[Irrigation]] was sometimes used to improve yields.		Water was also needed to grow [[crop]]s. [[Irrigation]] was sometimes used to improve yields.
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Ladyadele: some re-writing needed

2008-08-08T21:47:20Z

*some re-writing needed*

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	Clean '''water''' is essential to life. ~~Part~~ of the ~~reason~~ ~~why~~ [[city\|cities]] in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of ~~water purification~~, since regrettably much of the skill in ~~making~~ [[aqueduct]]s had died ~~out~~ with the [[Roman]]s. Crafts such as [[tanning]] and the retting of [[flax]] require ~~considerable~~ ~~ammounts~~ of water, which becomes [[pollution\|polluted]] during the process. Such crafts were normally ~~restricted~~ ~~to be practised outside~~ the [[city wall]]s, downstream of the city.		Clean '''water''' is essential to life. One of the reasons that [[city\|cities]] in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of pure, since, regrettably, much of the skill in building [[aqueduct]]s had died with the [[Roman]]s. Crafts such as [[tanning]] and the retting of [[flax]] require large amounts of water, which becomes [[pollution\|polluted]] during the process. Such crafts were normally forbidden inside the [[city wall]]s, and restricted to locaions downstream of the city.

	The lack of clean~~, available~~ water also caused great problems ~~with most~~ armies on the march - ~~many~~ ~~[[soldier]]s~~ [[~~dying~~]] of ~~nasty~~ [[~~disease\|diseases~~]] ~~due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source)~~.		The lack of clean water also caused great problems to armies on the march. The lack of a clean water source could lead to the [[death]] of many [[soldier]]s.

	In some times and places of the medieval [[period\|era]], water was the beverage of choice (or necessity) for the majority of people. In other times and places, mostly those with larger, more crowded cities, the drinking of plain water was considered ~~dirty and diseased~~ and the drink of choice would be ~~heavily watered down~~ [[beer]], or for those with more [[money]], [[wine]]. For example, [[Tudor]] era [[England\|English]] [[ship]]s carried [[barrel]]s of weak beer rather than fresh water as alcohol slows the growth of bacteria.		In some times and places of the medieval [[period\|era]], water was the beverage of choice (or necessity) for the majority of people. In other times and places, mostly those with larger, more crowded cities, the drinking of plain water was considered undesirable and the drink of choice would be small [[beer]], or for those with more [[money]], [[wine]]. For example, [[Tudor]] era [[England\|English]] [[ship]]s carried [[barrel]]s of weak beer rather than fresh water, which was probably safer, since alcohol slows the growth of bacteria.

	Water was also ~~required~~ to grow [[crops]]. [[Irrigation]] ~~methods were~~ sometimes ~~employed~~ to ~~better distribute this~~ ~~resource~~.		Water was also needed to grow [[crops]]. [[Irrigation]] was sometimes used to improve yields.
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User 144: categorising

2006-05-20T10:32:08Z

categorising

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	Water was also required to grow [[crops]]. [[Irrigation]] methods were sometimes employed to better distribute this resource.		Water was also required to grow [[crops]]. [[Irrigation]] methods were sometimes employed to better distribute this resource.
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Cian: links

2006-02-09T06:23:31Z

links

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	Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification, since regrettably much of the skill in making ~~aqueducts~~ had died out with the [[~~Rome\|Romans~~]]. Crafts such as tanning and the retting of flax require considerable ammounts of water, which becomes polluted during the process. Such crafts were normally restricted to be practised outside the city ~~walls~~, downstream of the city.		Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why [[city\|cities]] in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification, since regrettably much of the skill in making [[aqueduct]]s had died out with the [[Roman]]s. Crafts such as [[tanning]] and the retting of [[flax]] require considerable ammounts of water, which becomes [[pollution\|polluted]] during the process. Such crafts were normally restricted to be practised outside the [[city wall]]s, downstream of the city.

	The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many ~~soldiers~~ [[dying]] of nasty [[disease\|diseases]] due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).		The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many [[soldier]]s [[dying]] of nasty [[disease\|diseases]] due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).

	In some times and places of the medieval era, water was the beverage of choice (or necessity) for the majority of people. In other times and places, mostly those with larger, more crowded cities, the drinking of plain water was considered dirty and diseased and the drink of choice would be heavily watered down beer, or for those with more money, wine. For example, Tudor era ~~english~~ ~~ships~~ carried ~~barrels~~ of weak beer rather than fresh water, ~~the~~ alcohol ~~slowing~~ growth of bacteria.		In some times and places of the medieval [[period\|era]], water was the beverage of choice (or necessity) for the majority of people. In other times and places, mostly those with larger, more crowded cities, the drinking of plain water was considered dirty and diseased and the drink of choice would be heavily watered down [[beer]], or for those with more [[money]], [[wine]]. For example, [[Tudor]] era [[England\|English]] [[ship]]s carried [[barrel]]s of weak beer rather than fresh water as alcohol slows the growth of bacteria.

	Water was also required to grow crops, [[~~irrigation~~]] methods were sometimes employed to better distribute this resource.		Water was also required to grow [[crops]]. [[Irrigation]] methods were sometimes employed to better distribute this resource.

Tiff at 14:41, 12 October 2005

2005-10-12T14:41:25Z

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	Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification, since regrettably much of the skill in making aqueducts had died out with the [[Rome\|Romans]].		Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification, since regrettably much of the skill in making aqueducts had died out with the [[Rome\|Romans]]. Crafts such as tanning and the retting of flax require considerable ammounts of water, which becomes polluted during the process. Such crafts were normally restricted to be practised outside the city walls, downstream of the city.

	The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many soldiers [[dying]] of nasty [[disease\|diseases]] due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).		The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many soldiers [[dying]] of nasty [[disease\|diseases]] due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).

			In some times and places of the medieval era, water was the beverage of choice (or necessity) for the majority of people. In other times and places, mostly those with larger, more crowded cities, the drinking of plain water was considered dirty and diseased and the drink of choice would be heavily watered down beer, or for those with more money, wine. For example, Tudor era english ships carried barrels of weak beer rather than fresh water, the alcohol slowing growth of bacteria.

			Water was also required to grow crops, [[irrigation]] methods were sometimes employed to better distribute this resource.

Paul Matisz at 14:05, 11 October 2005

2005-10-11T14:05:56Z

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	Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification, since regrettably much of the skill in making aqueducts had died out with the [[Rome\|Romans]].		Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification, since regrettably much of the skill in making aqueducts had died out with the [[Rome\|Romans]].

	The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many soldiers [[dying]] of nasty diseases due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).		The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many soldiers [[dying]] of nasty [[disease\|diseases]] due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).

Simoncursitor at 10:46, 17 February 2005

2005-02-17T10:46:20Z

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	Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification.		Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification, since regrettably much of the skill in making aqueducts had died out with the [[Rome\|Romans]].

	The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many soldiers [[dying]] of nasty diseases due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).		The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many soldiers [[dying]] of nasty diseases due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).

Morgant: wiki to dying

2003-12-22T05:35:04Z

wiki to dying

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	Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification.		Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification.

	The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many soldiers dying of nasty ~~dieases~~ due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).		The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many soldiers [[dying]] of nasty diseases due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).

Taryn at 10:12, 13 August 2003

2003-08-13T10:12:26Z

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	Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification.		Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification.

			The lack of clean, available water also caused great problems with most armies on the march - many soldiers dying of nasty dieases due to drinking unclean water (it being the only available source).

Morgant: fixing link

2003-08-12T21:44:30Z

fixing link

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	Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[~~middle~~ ~~ages~~]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification.		Clean '''water''' is essential to life. Part of the reason why cities in the [[Middle Ages]] could only grow to a certain size was the lack of water purification.