Athenian Economy and Society

A Banking Perspective

Autor*innen

• Edward Cohen

Parameter

• 308 Seiten
• 11 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Ökonomie
• Wirtschaft

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The analysis reveals the complexity of ancient Athenian banking, challenging the simplistic view of bankers as mere pawnbrokers. Edward Cohen illustrates that fourth-century bankers engaged in sophisticated financial transactions akin to modern banking practices, including lending and deposit-taking. He highlights the role of Athenian banks in enabling tax and creditor avoidance for the wealthy, while also showcasing the unexpected legal rights held by women and slaves within these family-run businesses, suggesting a more nuanced social structure than previously thought.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
• Einband: Paperback