Roman Economic Policy in the Erythra Thalassa: 30 B.C.-A.D. 217

ROMAN ECONOMIC POLICY IN THE ERYTHRA THALASSA 3 CONTENTS 5 Preface 7 Abbreviations 9 Maps 12 I. Introduction 15 II. Erythraean Sea Trade: Wares, Type, Cost and Volume 27 III. Facilitating the Commerce: Roads, Ports and Canals for the Expanding Roman Trade 62 IV. Regulations, Traders and Taxes 104 V. The Genesis and Evolution of Roman Policy in the Erythraean Sea 139 VI. Conclusion 201 Appendix A. The Terms "Erythra Thalassa" and "Rubrum Mare" 208 Appendix B. The Date of the Periplus Maris Erythraei 213 Bibliography 215 Index 243