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Production and Prosperity in the Theodosian Period

Production and Prosperity in the Theodosian Period

Jacobs, I.

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Series: Interdisciplinary Studies in Ancient Culture and Religion, Book 14

ArchaeologyAncient Rome

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ISBN10: 9042930128
ISBN13: 9789042930124
Publisher: Peeters
Published: Jan 29 2014
Pages: 413
Weight: 1.45
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.30 Depth: 9.40
Language: English
Despite the large increase in material evidence datable to theTheodosian period (379-455 C.E.), textual sources still dominate ourview of the period. This has led to a pretty bleak picture made up offoreign invasions, loss of territory, a weak ruler dynasty, astate-driven distribution system, and declining cities. And yet, manyregions of the Roman Empire seem to have been doing quite well. For thisreason, this volume aims at a re-evaluation of the prosperity of theRoman Empire under the Theodosii. Archaeological, historical, epigraphicand numismatic research are combined to investigate the vitality andsocio-economic potential of distinct regions of the empire; to explorethe relative importance of cities, villages, fortresses and estates inpatterns of purchase and consumption; to gain insights into themechanisms and forces underlying production, distribution andconsumption of both staple goods and luxury products; and, eventually, to offer explanations for the general condition and functioning of theempire.

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