| Production and Prosperity in the Theodosian Period Contributor(s): Jacobs, I. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9042930128 ISBN-13: 9789042930124 Publisher: Peeters OUR PRICE: $84.15 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Archaeology - History | Ancient - Rome |
| Dewey: 937 |
| Series: Interdisciplinary Studies in Ancient Culture and Religion |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.3" W x 9.4" (1.45 lbs) 397 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Italy |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Despite the large increase in material evidence datable to the Theodosian period (379-455 C.E.), textual sources still dominate our view of the period. This has led to a pretty bleak picture made up of foreign invasions, loss of territory, a weak ruler dynasty, a state-driven distribution system, and declining cities. And yet, many regions of the Roman Empire seem to have been doing quite well. For this reason, this volume aims at a re-evaluation of the prosperity of the Roman Empire under the Theodosii. Archaeological, historical, epigraphic and numismatic research are combined to investigate the vitality and socio-economic potential of distinct regions of the empire; to explore the relative importance of cities, villages, fortresses and estates in patterns of purchase and consumption; to gain insights into the mechanisms and forces underlying production, distribution and consumption of both staple goods and luxury products; and, eventually, to offer explanations for the general condition and functioning of the empire. |