1st Edition
Ancient Rome at Work An Economic History of Rome From the Origins to the Empire
Originally published in 1927 this volume includes an economic history of Rome from the origins to the Empire, with four illustrations and six maps. It is the fourth volume to appear in a section on ancient Rome. A period of nearly 1200 years is covered, tracing the economic life of Rome from the age of primitive industry and pastoral life to the organised labour and complex civilisation of the late Empire. The economic aspect of Roman history, neglected though it has been, is in truth the basis of its political, diplomatic, and military history.
PART 1: FROM THE ORIGINS TO THE PUNIC WARS (753-264 BC)
Introductory remarks
1. Primitive Rome
2. The Conquest of the Italian Peninsula
3. The Growth of Political Rights
4. Civil Rights
5. Slavery
6. The Artisans and the First Guilds
7. Primitive Agriculture
8. The First Agrarian Laws
9. The First Colonies
10. The Problem of Food Supplies
11. First Steps in Industrial Development
12. The Beginnings of Trade
13. Transport
14. The Use of Money
15. Credit and Interest
PART 2: FROM THE PUNIC LAWS TO THE EMPIRE (264-30 BC)
Introductory Remarks
1. Territorial Expansion
2. Density of Population
3. The Civil Wars
4. Public and Private Law
5. The Growth of Public Wealth
6. Luxury
7. The Growth of the Slave System
8. The Free Artisans
9. Rome as a Capital
10. The Food Supply
11. Agricultural Development
12. Mineral Resources
13. Industry
14. Trade
15. The Roads
16. Navigation
17. The Development of the Monetary System
18. Usury and Debts
PART 3: THE EMPIRE
Introductory Remarks
1. The Wars Abroad
2. Domestic Disturbances
3. The Population
4. Imperial Institutions
5. Luxury
6. the Capitals
7. The Decline of Slavery
8. The Colony System
9. The Artisan Class and the Guilds
10. Agriculture
11. Mining
12. Industry and Manufacture
13. Trade
14. Sea Routes
15. Ports
16. Road Traffic and Public Works
17. The Monetary Crises
18. The Barbarians
