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The Roman Empire And The Indian Ocean: Romes Dealings With The Ancient Kingdoms Of India, Africa And Arabia
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The Ancient Evidence Suggests That International Commerce Supplied Roman Government With Up To A Third Of The Revenues That Sustained Their Empire. In Ancient Times Large Fleets Of Roman Merchant Ships Set Sail From Egypt On Voyages Across The Indian Ocean. They Sailed From Roman Ports On The Red Sea To Distant Kingdoms On The East Coast Of Africa And The Seaboard Off Southern Arabia. Many Continued Their Voyages Across The Ocean To Trade With The Rich Kingdoms Of Ancient India. Freighters From The Roman Empire Left With Bullion And Returned With Cargo Holds Filled With Valuable Trade Goods, Including Exotic African Products, Arabian Incense And Eastern Spices.This Book Examines Roman Commerce With Indian Kingdoms From The Indus Region To The Tamil Lands. It Investigates Contacts Between The Roman Empire And Powerful African Kingdoms, Including The Nilotic Regime That Ruled Meroe And The Rising Axumite Realm. Further Chapters Explore Roman Dealings With The Arab Kingdoms Of South Arabia, Including The Sabahimyarites And The Hadramaut Regime, Which Sent Caravans Along The Incense Trail To The Ancient Rockcarved City Of Petra.The Roman Empire And The Indian Ocean Is The First Book To Bring These Subjects Together In A Single Comprehensive Study That Reveals Romes Impact On The Ancient World And Explains How International Trade Funded The Legions That Maintained Imperial Rule. It Offers A New International Perspective On The Roman Empire And Its Legacy For Modern Society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean'? A: The book explores the interactions and commerce between the Roman Empire and ancient kingdoms in India, Africa, and Arabia, highlighting how international trade influenced Rome's economy and imperial power.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean' is Raoul McLaughlin.
- Q: What kind of evidence does the book use to discuss Roman trade? A: The book utilizes ancient evidence, including historical records and archaeological findings, to illustrate the extent of Roman commerce and its economic impact on the empire.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean' published? A: The book was published on November 19, 2014.
- Q: Does this book cover trade with specific regions? A: Yes, it covers trade relations with various regions, including the Indus region, Tamil lands in India, and kingdoms in Africa and Arabia.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the complexities of Roman commerce, its impacts on ancient societies, and how trade facilitated the maintenance of Roman imperial authority.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive analysis of historical trade and is suitable for academic study, particularly in fields like history, archaeology, and commerce.
- Q: What unique perspective does this book offer about the Roman Empire? A: This book offers a new international perspective on the Roman Empire, emphasizing its global trade networks and their significance in shaping modern society.