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Explore the captivating narrative of ancient trade and economic life in the Mediterranean with J. G. Manning's groundbreaking work, The Open Sea. This major economic history book delves into the Iron Age, examining the intricacies of Phoenician trading, the Hellenistic era, and the rise of Roman supremacy through well-researched insights and diverse ancient sources. Readers will discover how the quest for a singular ancient economy has overshadowed the rich tapestry of economic diversity in the Mediterranean world. Manning adeptly illustrates the evolution of political economies and varying cultural understandings of property and money. With meticulous analysis, The Open Sea reveals the interconnectedness of these historical economies, making it clear that the roots of our modern economy extend well beyond the confines of Greece and Rome.
This NEW trade paperback (US) edition, published by Princeton University Press, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Immerse yourself in a world where commerce, culture, and politics intertwine, paving the way for modern economic structures. Don't miss your chance to add this essential book to your collection.
Shipping for this item is FREE! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691202303
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A major new economic history of the ancient Mediterranean world
In The Open Sea, J. G. Manning offers a major new history of economic life in the Mediterranean world during the Iron Age, from Phoenician trading down to the Hellenistic era and the beginning of Rome's supremacy. Drawing on a wide range of ancient sources and the latest social theory, Manning suggests that the search for an illusory single ancient economy has obscured the diversity of the Mediterranean world, including changes in political economies over time and differences in cultural conceptions of property and money. At the same time, this groundbreaking book shows how the region's economies became increasingly interconnected during this period-and why the origins of the modern economy extend far beyond Greece and Rome.
This NEW trade paperback (US) edition, published by Princeton University Press, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. Immerse yourself in a world where commerce, culture, and politics intertwine, paving the way for modern economic structures. Don't miss your chance to add this essential book to your collection.
Shipping for this item is FREE! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691202303
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A major new economic history of the ancient Mediterranean world
In The Open Sea, J. G. Manning offers a major new history of economic life in the Mediterranean world during the Iron Age, from Phoenician trading down to the Hellenistic era and the beginning of Rome's supremacy. Drawing on a wide range of ancient sources and the latest social theory, Manning suggests that the search for an illusory single ancient economy has obscured the diversity of the Mediterranean world, including changes in political economies over time and differences in cultural conceptions of property and money. At the same time, this groundbreaking book shows how the region's economies became increasingly interconnected during this period-and why the origins of the modern economy extend far beyond Greece and Rome.