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The customs law of Asia /

A new edition, with translation, introduction, commentary, and interpretative essays, of the Lex Portorii Asiae - the regulations drawn up over nearly two centuries for the customs dues of the rich province of Asia (western Turkey). - ;The Roman Empire was based on law, and it was vital for rulers a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Cottier, Michel, Corbier, Mireille
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Latín
Griego
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford Univ. Press, ©2008.
Colección:Oxford studies in ancient documents.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:A new edition, with translation, introduction, commentary, and interpretative essays, of the Lex Portorii Asiae - the regulations drawn up over nearly two centuries for the customs dues of the rich province of Asia (western Turkey). - ;The Roman Empire was based on law, and it was vital for rulers and ruled that laws should be understood. They were often given permanent form in stone or bronze. This book transcribes, translates, and fully illustrates with photographs, the inscription (more than 155 lines, in its damaged state) that carries the regulations drawn up over nearly two centuries for.
Notas:Includes rev. papers originally presented at a colloquium organized under the auspices of the Oxford University Centre for the Study of Ancient Documents held at Christ Church, Oct. 1-2, 1999.
Transcription of Lex portorii asiae in Greek with translations in English and Latin; commentary in English.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxi, 370 pages) : illustrations, map
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 312-327) and indexes.
ISBN:9780191564284
0191564281