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Land transport in Roman Egypt : a study of economics and administration in a Roman province / Colin Adams.

Author/creator Adams, C. E. P. (Colin E. P.)
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Descriptionxiv, 331 pages : maps ; 23 cm.
Supplemental Content Table of contents only
Supplemental Content Contributor biographical information
Supplemental Content Publisher description
Subject(s)
Series Oxford classical monographs
Oxford classical monographs. ^A238940
Contents Introduction : transport and the economy of the Roman world -- The geography, topography and land transport networks of Egypt -- Transport animals and wagons -- Animal use and maintenance -- Animal trade and ownership -- State control of animal ownership -- Animal requisition -- State grain transport -- Deserts and military supply -- Trade and transport -- Transport and the land economy -- Conclusion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [292]-314) and index.
LCCN 2006030360
ISBN0199203970 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780199203970 (alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HE161 .A33 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold