The Imperial Roman Economy, 9781999626228
Hardcover
Rome’s economy revealed: Bigger, better, but why no industrial revolution?

The Imperial Roman Economy

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  • Hardcover

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    1 March 2021

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Summary

This book is the first coherent quantified assessment of the economy of the Roman Empire. George Maher argues inventively and rigorously for a much higher level of growth and prosperity than has hitherto been imagined, and also explains why, nonetheless, the Roman Empire did not achieve the transition which began in Georgian Britain.

This book will have an enormous impact on Roman history and be required reading for all teachers and students in the field. It will also interest and pro…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781999626228
ISBN-10:1999626222
Author:George Maher
Publisher:Kilnamanagh
Imprint:Kilnamanagh
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:1 March 2021
Weight:0g
Dimensions:241mm x 150mm x 21mm
About The Author

George Maher

George Maher has a rare insight into the comparative workings of the classical and modern worlds.

He holds a PhD in the economy of the Roman Empire from King’s College London and both a first-class honours BA and MA with distinction in Classics from Birkbeck, University of London.

He is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and holds a first-class honours degree in Special Honours Mathematics from Trinity College Dublin.

Dr. Maher was a Partner at Tillinghast-Towers Perrin, the international firm of management consultants and actuaries, now part of Willis Towers Watson, where he advised governments and corporations worldwide. He continues to practise as a consulting actuary.

Dr. Maher has served as a director and trustee of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies and has taught at Kings College London.

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