The Countryside

Witcher, R.E.

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
• Public URL: https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1686108
• Publisher URL: http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1405131500,descCd-description.html