Economy and Exchange in the East Mediterranean During Late Antiquity

Sean Kingsley (editor), Michael Decker (editor)

Paperback (31 Mar 2015)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The results of recent archaeological excavation, systematic rural survey and detailed studies of pottery distributions have revealed the extent and complexities of the economy in the East Meditteranean during late antiquity. The eight papers in this volume demonstrate this complexity and prosperity, examining several types of product and how the economy evolved over time.

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