Dr Robert Witcher r.e.witcher@durham.ac.uk
Associate Professor
Settlement and Society in Early Imperial Etruria
Witcher, R.E.
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Abstract
This paper compares the early imperial period results from thirty surveys in and around regio VII Etruria in order to identify similarities and differences of settlement, population and economy. Three sub-regional patterns are defined: the suburbium, coastal Etruria and inland Etruria. Consideration of methodological issues of survey comparison suggests the problem is real, but not insuperable. A range of interpretative models is discussed with particular reference to the impact of the urbs on economic, agricultural and social developments. The structural connections between the sub-regions are emphasized, particularly the organization of labour, demography and agricultural strategies. The results reveal varied responses to Roman control, leading to more not less social and economic diversity. More generally, the results underline the value of comparing regional survey data.
Citation
Witcher, R. (2006). Settlement and Society in Early Imperial Etruria. The Journal of Roman Studies, 96, 88-123. https://doi.org/10.3815/000000006784016161
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Nov 1, 2006 |
Deposit Date | Jun 26, 2008 |
Publicly Available Date | Jan 20, 2010 |
Journal | Journal of Roman Studies |
Print ISSN | 0075-4358 |
Electronic ISSN | 1753-528X |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 96 |
Pages | 88-123 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3815/000000006784016161 |
Keywords | Roman Italy, Etruria, Field survey, Roman economy, Comparative survey, Early empire. |
Publisher URL | http://www.romansociety.org/webjrs06.htm |
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