Economy Of The Roman World The

"This volume examines the economic history of Rome in the Republican and Imperial periods. It considers evidence from archaeological and literary sources, and it offers an updated modern economic analysis after examining popular economic theories of previous years, including but not limited to those of M.I. Finley and M.I. Rostovzeff. Jean Andreau offers translations of relevant ancient economic and literary texts, and considers what these passages show us about farming and agriculture, manufacturing, shipping, and particularly the role of slaves in the Roman economy"--Provided by publisher.