Description
Book SynopsisThis introduction to the Ancient Greek economy has proved popular in France, and has also been translated into Italian and Greek; this first English edition is of the second French edition of 2007.
Trade Review"A very mature and thought-provoking book introducing an immense range of aspects in very little space." Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR) "The book's main strength lies in its clarity of structure and exposition and in its masterful control of the evidence." Journal Of Interdisciplinary History "This is an excellent, concise introduction into the main branches of the economy of the Greek worlds." Klio "[A] compact but impressive volume... Accessible to students new to the field of study." Ancient West & East
Table of ContentsForeword
Introduction
The Purpose and Nature of This Book
Sources
1. The Greek Cities and the Economy
Constants and Constraints
Economy and Oikonomia
The Economic Space of the Cities
Primary Text
2. The World of Agriculture
Agricultural Labor and Products
Foodstuffs and How They Were Used
Cultivating the Soil
Self-sufficiency and Markets
Primary Texts
3. Craft Industries and Business Ventures
Private Crafts
Public Works
Primary Texts
4. Trade
Trading Conditions
Different Levels of Trading
The Business World
Public Interventions
Primary Texts
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
