Trade in Classical Antiquity (Key Themes in Ancient History)

Description: Trade in Classical Antiquity (Key Themes in Ancient History) [Hardcover] Morley, Neville Product Overview Historians have long argued about the place of trade in classical antiquity: was it the life-blood of a complex, Mediterranean-wide economic system, or a thin veneer on the surface of an underdeveloped agrarian society? Trade underpinned the growth of Athenian and Roman power, helping to supply armies and cities. It furnished the goods that ancient elites needed to maintain their dominance - and yet, those same elites generally regarded trade and traders as a threat to social order. Trade, like the patterns of consumption that determined its development, was implicated in wider debates about politics, morality and the state of society, just as the expansion of trade in the modern world is presented both as the answer to global poverty and as an instrument of exploitation and cultural imperialism. This 2007 book explores the nature and importance of ancient trade, considering its ecological and cultural significance as well as its economic aspects. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press (June 11, 2007) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 134 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 052163279X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 99 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.25 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,972,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #781 in Comparative Economics (Books) #4,501 in Ancient History (Books) #6,754 in International Economics (Books) #781 in Comparative Economics (Books) #4,501 in Ancient History (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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