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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Steven E. SidebothamPublisher: University of California Press Imprint: University of California Press Volume: 18 Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.953kg ISBN: 9780520244306ISBN 10: 0520244303 Pages: 456 Publication Date: 02 February 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsList 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 IndexReviewsThis 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 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. -- Wim Broekaert 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. -- Duane W. Roller American Journal Of Archaeology Sidebotham tells the fascinating story of how this isolated harbour site owed its existence to long-range commerce. -- David Mattingly Times Higher Education 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) This highly readable, indeed exciting, book explores numerous aspects of ancient Berenike. American Journal Of Archaeology 20120716 A remarkably detailed picture of the Egyptian business world along the Red Sea and Indian coast... Many historians will be grateful. -- Wim Broekaert Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR) 20110705 [A] fascinating story. Times Literary Supplement (TLS) 20111001 The detail of data is remarkable, and one is left with excellent understanding of life in this remote city. -- Duane W. Roller American Journal Of Archaeology 20120401 Sidebotham tells the fascinating story of how this isolated harbour site owed its existence to long-range commerce. -- David Mattingly Times Higher Education 20111028 Author InformationSteven 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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