Amphorae and the Roman economy : an introductory guide

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    • Peacock, D. P. S.
    • Williams, D. F.

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Amphorae and the Roman economy : an introductory guide

D.P.S. Peacock & D.F. Williams

(Longman archaeology series)

Longman, 1991

1st pbk. ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

The remains of amphorae furnish a unique record of economic activity in the classical world, providing direct evidence of the movement of valued commodities which they were used to transport. Amphora studies have developed rapidly in recent years, and there has been an urgent need for an up-to-date synthesis of our present knowledge - which the present volume met on its publication in hardback in 1986. The book now appears in paperback for the first time. The first half of the book discusses such general themes as the value of amphora studies, the technology of manufacture and food production and the nature of Roman trade. The remainder of the book is a practical guide to the identification of the most widely transported Roman amphorae forms, with photographs and line drawings of the individual classes and a strong emphasis on fabric as well as form to aid more precise identification.

Table of Contents

  • Part 1 Roman amphora studies - a review: introduction - the scope of amphora studies
  • the development of amphora tradition - an outline
  • amphorae and Roman food production
  • technical aspects of amphora production
  • trade and transport
  • a gazetteer of kiln sites. Part 2 A guide to the identification of the more common Roman amphorae. Appendices: unclassified amphorae
  • concordance
  • common names and other systems of classification.

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