The Economics of Ancient Greece [Paperback]

Originally published in 1940, this book provides an overview of the economy of ancient Greece.Originally published in 1940, this book provides an overview of the economy of ancient Greece, with a particular focus on the economy of Athens and its eventual empire. Michell uses literary and epigraphic evidence to detail the main types of revenue generation prevalent in mainland Greece and the Greek islands.Originally published in 1940, this book provides an overview of the economy of ancient Greece, with a particular focus on the economy of Athens and its eventual empire. Michell uses literary and epigraphic evidence to detail the main types of revenue generation prevalent in mainland Greece and the Greek islands.Originally published in 1940, this book provides an overview of the economy of ancient Greece, with a particular focus on the economy of Athens and its eventual empire. Michell uses literary and epigraphic evidence to detail the main types of revenue generation prevalent in mainland Greece and the Greek islands, such as mining and foreign trade, and provides an introduction discussing the impact of other factors on the Greek economy, including infanticide and Greek economic thought. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient economics and money-making in ancient Greece.Preface; Abbreviations; 1. The background of Greek economics; 2. Agriculture; 3. Mining and minerals; 4. Labour; 5. Industry; 6. Commerce (I); 7. Commerce (II); 8. Trade in various products. Greeks and Phoenicians. Piracy; 9. Money and banking; 10. Public finance; Select bibliography; Index.