Trade-Routes and Commerce of the Roman Empire

First published in 1926, this book provides an outline of Roman economic life during the first two centuries of the Empire.

List of contents

Preface; Preface to the second edition; Introduction; Select bibliography; Addenda; 1. Italy and the establishment of the Empire; 2. Egypt; 3. Syria; 4. The sea route to India and Ceylon; 5. Asia Minor; 6. The overland route to China and India; 7. Greece; 8. Africa; 9. Spain; 10. Italy and the northern frontiers; 11. Gaul; 12. Britain; Conclusion; List of abbreviations; Notes; Index.

Summary

First published in 1926, this book provides an outline of Roman economic life during the first two centuries of the Empire. Each chapter focuses on a different section of the Roman sphere of influence, including trade routes to China and India, the goods native to various areas, and the means by which they communicated and traded with Rome.

Product details

• Authors: M. P. Charlesworth, M.p. Charlesworth
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9781316620052
• ISBN: 978-1-316-62005-2
• No. of pages: 328
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; HISTORY / Ancient / Rome, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / International / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Manufacturing, Economic history, Ancient Rome, Ancient History, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Manufacturing industries, International Trade, International trade and commerce