Production and Prosperity in the Theodosian Period

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-90-429-3012-4
Verlag: PEETERS PUB

Buch, Englisch, Band 14, 413 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 658 g

Reihe: Interdisciplinary Studies in A

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.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jacobs, I.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Alte Geschichte & Archäologie Geschichte der klassischen Antike Klassische Archäologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Alte Geschichte & Archäologie Geschichte der klassischen Antike Römische Geschichte