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This book offers readers a comprehensive and innovative introduction to the economy of the Roman Empire. Focusing on the principal determinants, features and consequences of Roman economic development and integrating additional web-based materials, it is designed as an up-to-date survey that is accessible to all audiences. Five main sections discuss theoretical approaches drawn from economics, labor regimes, the production of power and goods, various means of distribution from markets to predation, and the success and ultimate failure of the Roman economy. The book not only covers traditionally prominent features such as slavery, food production and monetization but also highlights the importance of previously neglected aspects such as the role of human capital, energy generation, rent-taking, logistics and human wellbeing, and convenes a group of five experts to debate the nature of Roman trade.
Editions of The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780521898225
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780521726887
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This book offers readers a comprehensive and innovative introduction to the economy of the Roman Empire. Focusing on the principal determinants, features and consequences of Roman economic development and integrating additional web-based materials, it is designed as an up-to-date survey that is accessible to all audiences. Five main sections discuss theoretical approaches drawn from economics, labor regimes, the production of power and goods, various means of distribution from markets to predation, and the success and ultimate failure of the Roman economy. The book not only covers traditionally prominent features such as slavery, food production and monetization but also highlights the importance of previously neglected aspects such as the role of human capital, energy generation, rent-taking, logistics and human wellbeing, and convenes a group of five experts to debate the nature of Roman trade.
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What is The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy about?
This book offers readers a comprehensive and innovative introduction to the economy of the Roman Empire. Focusing on the principal determinants, features and consequences of Roman economic development and integrating additional web-based materials, it is designed as an up-to-date survey that is accessible to all audiences. Five main sections discuss theoretical approaches drawn from economics, labor regimes, the production of power and goods, various means of distribution from markets to predation, and the success and ultimate failure of the Roman economy. The book not only covers traditionally prominent features such as slavery, food production and monetization but also highlights the importance of previously neglected aspects such as the role of human capital, energy generation, rent-taking, logistics and human wellbeing, and convenes a group of five experts to debate the nature of Roman trade.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy?
History and Archaeology > History > Ancient history
Where can I read a sample of The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780521898225
Is The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Cambridge Companions to the Ancient World
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy?
Walter Scheidel
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780521898225) and paperback(ISBN 9780521726887)