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Introduction Contents 8 Acknowledgements 12 Figures and Tables 14 Chapter 1 Introduction 16 1.1 The Debate about Roman Economic Growth 18 1.2 This Book’s Contribution 31 Chapter 2 Setting the Stage 37 2.1 The Natural Landscape 37 2.2 The Pre-Roman Economy 43 2.3 Conclusions 46 Chapter 3 The Roman Impact 48 3.1 The Roman Army 48 3.2 Urbanisation 54 3.3 Population Growth 58 3.4 Roman Institutions 65 3.4.1 Taxation 65 3.4.2 Monetisation 67 3.4.3 Standardisation 75 3.5 Infrastructure 77 3.6 Conclusions 84 Chapter 4 Agricultural Production 87 4.1 Long-Term Developments 90 4.2 The Villa Landscape 92 4.2.1 Arable Farming 93 4.2.2 Animal Husbandry 95 4.2.3 Surplus Production 97 4.3 The Non-villa Landscapes 101 4.3.1 Arable Farming 102 4.3.2 Animal Husbandry 102 4.3.3 Surplus Production 109 4.4 Conclusions 112 Chapter 5 Non-agricultural Production 117 5.1 Extractive Industries 122 5.1.1 Wood 123 5.1.2 Stone 130 5.1.3 Metal 138 5.1.4 Conclusions 144 5.2 Manufacturing 145 5.2.1 Ceramics 147 5.2.1.1 Military Production 149 5.2.1.2 Civilian Production 151 5.2.1.3 Ceramic Building Material 162 5.2.2 Glass 166 5.2.3 Metal 172 5.2.4 Conclusions 176 Chapter 6 Trade 179 6.1 Amphorae 182 6.2 Terra si

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