Trade, Traders and the Ancient City

Book Details

• Author: Smith, Christopher

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 284

• Release Date: 29-05-2012

• ISBN: 9780415518925

• Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

Trade, Traders and the Ancient City by Christopher Smith explores the significance of trade, exchange, and commerce in ancient urban life. It delves into how trade shaped and influenced the cities from the Bronze Age Near East to late Roman northern Italy. This book uses the most recent archaeological, papyrological, epigraphic, and literary evidence to provide an innovative analysis of the economic networks that existed in the ancient world and their effect on urban societies.

The book highlights how commerce and trading were not only critical to the economy but also played a pivotal role in the cultural, social, and political aspects of ancient cities. By focusing on a broad range of regions and time periods, Smith presents a comprehensive view of the interconnectedness of ancient urban centers through trade, shedding light on the influence of traders, the exchange of goods, and how these activities contributed to the development of ancient civilizations.

This text is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, and the economic history of ancient civilizations.