Dr Robert Witcher r.e.witcher@durham.ac.uk
Associate Professor
The Countryside
Witcher, R.E.
Authors
Contributors
A. Erskine
Editor
Abstract
This chapter introduces some key academic debates about the ancient countryside, with particular emphasis on economy, demography and representation. It draws on textual and archaeological evidence to consider some of the most prominent academic discussions about the role and significance of the countryside in the ancient world.
Citation
Witcher, R. (2009). The Countryside. In A. Erskine (Ed.), A companion to ancient history (462-473). Blackwell
| Publication Date | Mar 1, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Deposit Date | May 8, 2009 |
| Publisher | Blackwell |
| Pages | 462-473 |
| Book Title | A companion to ancient history. |
| Keywords | Ancient countryside; rural landscapes; rural economy; demography |
| Publisher URL | http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1405131500,descCd-description.html |
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