Berenike and the Ancient Maritime Spice Route
(Sprache: Englisch)
The ancient city of Berenike, located approximately 500 miles south of today's Suez Canal, was a significant port among these conduits. This title uncovers the role the city played in the regional, local, and 'global' economies during the eight centuries of its existence.
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The ancient city of Berenike, located approximately 500 miles south of today's Suez Canal, was a significant port among these conduits. This title uncovers the role the city played in the regional, local, and 'global' economies during the eight centuries of its existence.
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List of Figures Preface and Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations 1. Introduction 2. Geography, Climate, Ancient Authors, and Modern Visitors 3. Pre-Roman Infrastructure in the Eastern Desert 4. Ptolemaic Diplomatic-Military-Commercial Activities 5. Ptolemaic and Early Roman Berenike and Environs 6. Inhabitants of Berenike in Roman Times 7. Water in the Desert and the Ports 8. Nile Red Sea Roads 9. Other Emporia 10. Merchant Ships 11. Commercial Networks and Trade Costs 12. Trade in Roman Berenike 13. Late Roman Berenike and Its Demise Notes Bibliography Index
Autoren-Porträt von Steven E. Sidebotham
Steven E. Sidebotham is Professor of History at the University of Delaware and author of Roman Economic Policy in the Erythra Thalassa, 30 BC AD 21.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Steven E. Sidebotham
- 2011, 456 Seiten, mit zahlreichen Abbildungen, Maße: 18,3 x 25,1 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: UNIV OF CALIFORNIA PR
- ISBN-10: 0520244303
- ISBN-13: 9780520244306
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Englisch
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"This highly readable, indeed exciting, book explores numerous aspects of ancient Berenike."--American Journal of Archaeology "A remarkably detailed picture of the Egyptian business world along the Red Sea and Indian coast... Many historians will be grateful."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review (Bmcr) "[A] fascinating story."--Times Literary Supplement (Tls) "The detail of data is remarkable, and one is left with excellent understanding of life in this remote city."--American Journal of Archaeology "Sidebotham tells the fascinating story of how this isolated harbour site owed its existence to long-range commerce."--Times Higher Education
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