ABSTRACT
This book presents a challenge to the long held view that the predominantly agricultural economies of ancient Greece and Rome were underdeveloped. It shows that the exploitation of natural resources, manufacturing and the building trade all made significant contributions to classical economies. It will be an indispensable resource for those interested in the period.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|13 pages
Introduction
part 2|98 pages
Modelling the Ancient Economy
part 3|79 pages
Extraction
part 4|75 pages
Construction
chapter 11|39 pages
Bricks and Mortar
Exploring the economics of building techniques at Rome and Ostia
part 5|39 pages
Textile Production