The Open Sea: The Economic Life of the Ancient Mediterranean World from the Iron Age to the Rise of Rome

The Open Sea: The Economic Life of the Ancient Mediterranean World from the Iron Age to the Rise of Rome

J. G. Manning • Princeton University Press

This edition of The Open Sea: The Economic Life of the Ancient Mediterranean World from the Iron Age to the Rise of Rome

ISBN-10: 0691151741 · ISBN-13: 978‑0691151748 · 2020 · 1st Edition

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J. G. Manning examines the economic evolution of the Mediterranean basin from the early Iron Age through the emergence of the Roman Empire. By synthesizing archaeological evidence with historical data, the text challenges traditional models of ancient commerce, emphasizing the interconnectedness of regional markets and the institutional frameworks that facilitated long-distance trade across diverse political landscapes.

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