Overview

The remarkable economic performance of the Roman Empire is now widely acknowledged. Yet there is still much debate about its interpretation. Although this debate is mainly conducted at the empire-wide level, regional syntheses are indispensable to its further advancement. This book contributes to that purpose by providing a comprehensive account of the Roman impact on the economy of the Lower Germanic Limes region. By drawing on a large number of scattered publications and (archaeological) datasets, the work demonstrates that Roman rule also led to important economic developments in a part of the empire that was remote from its Mediterranean heartland.

Full Product Details

Author:   Erik Timmerman
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   48
Weight:   0.679kg
ISBN:  

9789004682207

ISBN 10:   9004682201
Pages:   318
Publication Date:   05 October 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements List of Figures and Tables 1 Introduction  1.1 The Debate about Roman Economic Growth  1.2 This Book’s Contribution 2 Setting the Stage  2.1 The Natural Landscape  2.2 The Pre-Roman Economy  2.3 Conclusions 3 The Roman Impact  3.1 The Roman Army  3.2 Urbanisation  3.3 Population Growth  3.4 Roman Institutions  3.5 Infrastructure  3.6 Conclusions 4 Agricultural Production  4.1 Long-Term Developments  4.2 The Villa Landscape  4.3 The Non-villa Landscapes  4.4 Conclusions 5 Non-agricultural Production  5.1 Extractive Industries  5.2 Manufacturing 6 Trade  6.1 Amphorae  6.2 Terra sigillata  6.3 Trade with Other Regions  6.4 The Traders  6.5 Conclusions 7 Living Standards  7.1 Housebuilding  7.2 Mobile Material Culture  7.3 Conclusions 8 Final Conclusions  8.1 Synthesis  8.2 Interpretation  8.3 Future Research Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3

Reviews

Author Information

Erik Timmerman, Ph.D. (2021), University of Cologne, is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bonn. As a member of the Limes und Legion project, he currently researches Roman burials in Nijmegen East.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions