Lewis, Naphtali.

Life in Egypt under Roman rule / by Naphtali Lewis. - Oakville, Connecticut: American Society of Papyrologist, 1999 - x, 240 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm. - Classics in Papyrology ; v. 1 .

Originally published: Oxford, England : Clarendon Press, 1983.

Includes bibliographical references ([p.213]-228) and index.

The coming of the Romans-- Classes and masses: or, Knowing your place -- The country towns; or, Meet the local gentry -- The peasant villages; or, Contented with little, and cantie wi' mair -- Superstitione et lascivia; or, Works and days of gods and goblins -- Annonae fecundam; or, The production of food -- Trades and professions; or, The production of goods and services -- Census, taxes, and liturgies; or, Rendering under Caesar --Insciam legum; or, The administration of justice -- Discordem et mobilem; or, Fumaroles in the Pax Romana.

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Romans--Egypt.


Egypt--Civilization--332 B.C.-638 A.D.

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