Oxford University Press Rome's Economic Revolution - Oxford Studies on Roman Economy

Explore the transformative shifts in ancient history with Rome's Economic Revolution. Part of the prestigious Oxford Studies on the Roman Economy series, this volume by Philip Kay provides a detailed examination of economic change in Rome and Italy from the Second Punic War through the middle of the first century BC. This scholarly work investigates how the increased inflow of bullion, specifically silver, worked alongside an expansion of credit to drive significant growth in monetary liquidity. Kay explains how these factors stimulated vital market developments, including trade, construction, manufacturing, and investment farming. By analyzing a wide range of evidence, the text demonstrates how these changes radically altered the scale and composition of the Roman economy. Ideal for students, historians, and readers interested in business and economic history, this book offers a deep look into the mechanisms that fueled Roman growth. It provides a clear perspective on how monetary shifts shaped the ancient world.