The ancient Roman economy
By: by Amelie von Zumbusch
Edition: First edition.
Series: Spotlight on ancient civilizations: Rome; Spotlight on ancient civilizations
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781477707777; 9781477708873; 9781477708880
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Civilization; Economic conditions; Economic history
Description: The success of the Roman economy is to a large degree beholden to its vast empire. While farming was the backbone of the Roman economy, trade played an important role, too. Learn about Roman mills, shops, construction, mining, currency, and taxation. Also explored are the roles of women and slaves in the Roman economy. Highly informative, with a wealth of primary source images.
Notes: Includes index.

Accelerated Reader AR Lower Grades 4.8 0.5 quiz: 160353.
Table of contents: title: Work in ancient Rome; title: Rome's vast empire; title: Growing food; title: Making food; title: Markets and shops; title: Building the empire; title: Mines and metalworking; title: Coins and taxes; title: Working women; title: A strong economy; title: Glossary; title: Index; title: Websites.