Rome's Eastern Trade: International Commerce and Imperial Policy 31 BC - Ad 305
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by Gary K. K. Young
Book Description
Utilizing new archaeological research Gary K. Young questions the traditionally held view that the imperial government had a strong political interest in eastern trade. Instead, he argues that their primary motivation was the tax income.
About the Author
Gary K. Young is a historian of the Roman East. He has investigated many aspects of the social and economic life of the region, and its significance to the Roman Empire as a whole. He is currently a tutor in Ancient History at the University of Tasmania.
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