'This Cyprus is so fertile and rich.....': A Study of the Economy of Roman Cyprus during the Antonine and Severan Periods

Pamela Davenport (2010). 'This Cyprus is so fertile and rich.....': A Study of the Economy of Roman Cyprus during the Antonine and Severan Periods PhD Thesis, School of History, Philosophy, Religion & Classics, The University of Queensland.

       
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Author Pamela Davenport
Thesis Title 'This Cyprus is so fertile and rich.....': A Study of the Economy of Roman Cyprus during the Antonine and Severan Periods
School, Centre or Institute School of History, Philosophy, Religion & Classics
Institution The University of Queensland
Publication date 2010-08
Thesis type PhD Thesis
Supervisor Assoc Prof John Whitehorne
Emeritus Prof Robert Milns
Prof Demetrius Michaelides
Total pages 323
Total black and white pages 323
Subjects 21 History and Archaeology
Abstract/Summary This thesis examines the economy of Roman Cyprus during the Antonine and Severan periods. Though historians have worked on earlier periods of Cypriot economic history, this period has been largely neglected except for a few passing references. This thesis attempts to rectify this deficiency. The tools which have been most relevant to the study are archaeological evidence, and literary and epigraphical references, though when necessary, inferences have been drawn from what is known about other provinces, and tentative conclusions reached by applying these insights, where appropriate, to the special conditions in the island. Perhaps the most important result of the study is that Roman Cyprus had a healthy, flourishing economy which made a significant contribution to the prosperity of the Roman Empire.
Keyword Roman Cyprus
Taxation
Coinage
Demography
Infrastructure
Harbours
Roads
Exports
Imports
Economy
Severan Emperors
Antonine Emperors

 
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