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Shopping in Ancient Rome

by Claire Holleran

ShoppingRetail tradeRome, economic conditionsRome, social life and customsSocial life and customsEconomic conditions

A comprehensive account of the retail network in ancient Rome investigating the diverse means by which goods were sold to consumers in the city. Holleran places the Roman retail trade within the wider context of its urban economy and explores the critical relationship between retail and broader environmental factors.

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Book data: Open Library