{"title":"Taco Terpstra","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eTaco Terpstra\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished historian and scholar specialising in the intricate world of the ancient Mediterranean. With a deep-rooted expertise in ancient history and trade, Taco Terpstra illuminates the past with meticulous research and engaging prose, making his works an essential read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection, \u003cem\u003eTrade in the Ancient Mediterranean\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an in-depth exploration of the economic systems and trade practices that shaped civilisations around the Mediterranean Sea. Terpstra skilfully unravels the complexities of ancient economies, illustrating how trade fostered cultural exchange and connectivity long before the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis category is perfect for readers interested in \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e genres, providing insights into the dynamics that influenced ancient societies. Dive into the past with Taco Terpstra’s revealing and expertly crafted narratives, uncovering the pivotal role of trade in shaping the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore this collection to travel back in time and gain a richer understanding of how ancient economies laid the foundations for the interconnected world we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"trade-in-the-ancient-mediterranean-by-taco-terpstra-9780691172088","title":"Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow ancient Mediterranean trade thrived through state institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom around 700 BCE until the first centuries CE, the Mediterranean enjoyed steady economic growth through trade, reaching a level not to be regained until the early modern era. This process of growth coincided with a process of state formation, culminating in the largest state the ancient Mediterranean would ever know, the Roman Empire. Subsequent economic decline coincided with state disintegration. How are the two processes related?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTrade in the Ancient Mediterranean\u003c\/em\u003e, Taco Terpstra investigates how the organisational structure of trade benefited from state institutions. Although enforcement typically depended on private actors, traders could utilise a public infrastructure, which included not only courts and legal frameworks but also socially cohesive ideologies. Terpstra details how business practices emerged that were based on private order, yet took advantage of public institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the activity of both private and public economic actors—from Greek city councillors and Ptolemaic officials to long-distance traders and Roman magistrates and financiers—Terpstra illuminates the complex relationship between economic development and state structures in the ancient Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46851819798764,"sku":"9780691172088","price":102.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1708023482434.jpg?v=1759127837"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/taco-terpstra.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}