Wealth Of The Roman World: Ad 300-700
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: J.P.C. Kent And K.S. Painter
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Trustees of the British Museum and British Museum Publications Limited, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the economic landscape of the late Roman and early Byzantine empires, focusing on the critical role of precious metals. It uncovers the intricate systems of gold and silver circulation, production, and hoarding that defined wealth during a transformative era. The text meticulously details the impact of these resources on imperial power, trade networks, and societal structures from 300 to 700 AD. Presenting a comprehensive analysis, it illustrates how the control and distribution of bullion shaped the destiny of a vast civilization. This authoritative volume offers essential insights into the material foundations of one of history's most enduring empires, as presented in Wealth Of The Roman World: Gold And Silver Ad 300-700.
Author: J.P.C. Kent And K.S. Painter
Binding: Paperback
Published: The Trustees of the British Museum and British Museum Publications Limited, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
This scholarly work chronicles the economic landscape of the late Roman and early Byzantine empires, focusing on the critical role of precious metals. It uncovers the intricate systems of gold and silver circulation, production, and hoarding that defined wealth during a transformative era. The text meticulously details the impact of these resources on imperial power, trade networks, and societal structures from 300 to 700 AD. Presenting a comprehensive analysis, it illustrates how the control and distribution of bullion shaped the destiny of a vast civilization. This authoritative volume offers essential insights into the material foundations of one of history's most enduring empires, as presented in Wealth Of The Roman World: Gold And Silver Ad 300-700.