Trade in Classical Antiquity |
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| Author:
| Morley, Neville |
| Series title: | Key Themes in Ancient History Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-63416-8 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2007 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.99 |
Book Description:
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This 2007 book explores the long-disputed role of trade in classical antiquity. It examines how trade underpinned Athenian and Roman power by supplying cities, armies and the dominant elite. It also provides a new perspective on the significance of ancient trade by exploring its ecological and cultural implications.
This 2007 book explores the long-disputed role of trade in classical antiquity. It examines how trade underpinned Athenian and Roman power by supplying cities, armies and the dominant elite. It also provides a new perspective on the significance of ancient trade by exploring its ecological and cultural implications.