John D'Arms explores here a question of central importance for the social economic history of the Roman world: which sectors of society were actively engaged in trade? In the late Roman Republic and early Empire senators were prohibited by law from direct participation in seaborne commerce; trade was not considered a respectable pursuit. Yet large fortunes were amassed by men of rank through a variety of lucrative enterprises. Exploiting the evidence of literature, archaeology, and inscription, D'Arms constructs case ...
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John D'Arms explores here a question of central importance for the social economic history of the Roman world: which sectors of society were actively engaged in trade? In the late Roman Republic and early Empire senators were prohibited by law from direct participation in seaborne commerce; trade was not considered a respectable pursuit. Yet large fortunes were amassed by men of rank through a variety of lucrative enterprises. Exploiting the evidence of literature, archaeology, and inscription, D'Arms constructs case histories which reveal how senators realized commercial profits by indirect involvement: freedmen, municipal notables, and "friends" often served as the equivalent of partners or agents of aristocrats with large holdings in land. In demonstrating a flexibility in upper-class attitudes toward commercial activity, he offers a study in the adaptation of a social system to economic realities.
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Good Condition. Dust jacket is fully intact. Contents clean and fresh, with uncreased pages. In good used condition overall. Size: 22 x 14 x 3.1 cm. 201 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: History; Social classes; Commerce; Rome (Empire); Social conditions; Name; ISBN: 0674144759. ISBN/EAN: 9780674144750. Add. Inventory No: 231020HAAC01078.
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Fine in near fine jacket. First Edition. c.1981. Hardcover. Cloth. 8vo. 201pp. Fine in Near Fine dustjacket. Light sunning to dustjacket spine, very mild edgewear.
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Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 0674144759. Light rubbing to extremities. DJ has minor browning and a couple of small closed tears.; Constructs case histories which reveal how senators realized commercial profits by indirect involvement: freedmen, municipal notables, and "friends" often served as the equivalent of partners or agents of aristocrats with large holdings in land. Offers a study in the adaptation of a social system to economic realities.; 224 pages.
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Good with no dust jacket. 0674144759. Ex-library copy with usual stamps, call numbers and pocket. Tape stains to boards.; Constructs case histories which reveal how senators realized commercial profits by indirect involvement: freedmen, municipal notables, and "friends" often served as the equivalent of partners or agents of aristocrats with large holdings in land. Offers a study in the adaptation of a social system to economic realities.; 224 pages.
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Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 219 p. Contains: Unspecified, Illustrations, black & white. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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