The Real Estate Market in the Roman World Taylor & Francis Ltd

The property market in Roman antiquity was a key economic sector within a society strongly shaped by patrimonial mentality, political agendas, speculative enterprises, social aspirations and financial crises. A study of the real estate market in the Roman world thus requires a deep understanding of ancient normative frameworks, institutions, economic interests and the social context. The book discusses new evidence, perspectives and methodologies, bringing together a broad variety of business ac...