Berenike and the Ancient Maritime Spice Route (California World History Library): Volume 18 - Hardcover

Sidebotham, Steven

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0520244303 ISBN 13: 9780520244306

Publisher: University of California Press, 2011

Synopsis

The ancient city of Berenike, located approximately 500 miles south of today's Suez Canal, was a significant port among these conduits. This title uncovers the role the city played in the regional, local, and 'global' economies during the eight centuries of its existence.

About this title

Review:

"The detail of data is remarkable, and one is left with excellent understanding of life in this remote city."--Duane W. Roller"American Journal Of Archaeology" (04/01/2012)

"Sidebotham tells the fascinating story of how this isolated harbour site owed its existence to long-range commerce."--David Mattingly"Times Higher Education" (10/28/2011)

"This highly readable, indeed exciting, book explores numerous aspects of ancient Berenike."--American Journal Of Archaeology (07/16/2012)

"A remarkably detailed picture of the Egyptian business world along the Red Sea and Indian coast. . . . Many historians will be grateful."-- (07/05/2011)

"[A] fascinating story."--Times Literary Supplement (TLS) (10/01/2011)

About the Author:

Steven E. Sidebotham is Professor of History at the University of Delaware and author of Roman Economic Policy in the Erythra Thalassa, 30 BC--AD 21.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0520244303
• ISBN 13: 9780520244306
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368