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Ancient Economy (Sather Classical Lectures) (Volume 43)
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Technical Progress, Economic Growth, Productivity, Even Efficiency Have Not Been Significant Goals Since The Beginning Of Time, Declares M. I. Finley In His Classic Work. The States Of The Ancient Mediterranean World Had No Recognizable Realproperty Market, Never Fought A Commercially Inspired War, Witnessed No Drive To Capital Formation, And Assigned The Management Of Many Substantial Enterprises To Slaves And Exslaves. In Short, To Study The Economies Of The Ancient World, One Must Begin By Discarding Many Premises That Seemed Selfevident Before Finley Showed That They Were Useless Or Misleading. Available Again, With A New Foreword By Ian Morris, These Sagacious, Fertile, And Occasionally Combative Essays Are Just As Electrifying Today As When Finley First Wrote Them.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Ancient Economy' by M. I. Finley? A: The book discusses the economic structures and practices of the ancient Mediterranean world, challenging modern assumptions about economics and focusing on how ancient states operated without a real-property market or commercially driven wars.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ancient Economy'? A: The author is M. I. Finley, a notable scholar in ancient history and economics.
- Q: When was 'Ancient Economy' first published? A: The book was first published on March 1, 1999.
- Q: What edition of 'Ancient Economy' is available now? A: The available edition is the First Edition, which has been updated with a new foreword by Ian Morris.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ancient Economy' have? A: The book contains 292 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Ancient Economy' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any additional content in the updated edition of 'Ancient Economy'? A: Yes, the updated edition includes a new foreword by Ian Morris, which provides contemporary insights into Finley's work.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'Ancient Economy'? A: Key themes include the lack of a real-property market, the role of slaves in the economy, and the misunderstanding of ancient economic goals compared to modern economic principles.
- Q: Who is the target audience for 'Ancient Economy'? A: The target audience includes students, scholars of ancient history, and anyone interested in understanding ancient economic practices.
- Q: Can 'Ancient Economy' be used as a textbook for academic courses? A: Yes, 'Ancient Economy' is suitable as a textbook in courses related to ancient history, economics, and classical studies.