The Public Economy Of Athens: To Which Is Added, A Dissertation On The Silver Mines Of Laurion (1842)

By August 1785-1867 Boeckh, August Böckh, August Boeckh

Book Overview

The Public Economy of Athens: To Which Is Added, A Dissertation on the Silver Mines of Laurion (1842) is a scholarly work by Augustus Boeckh that explores the economic history of ancient Athens. The book is divided into two parts. The first part examines the public economy of Athens, including its revenue sources, expenditures, and financial administration. Boeckh provides detailed analysis of the Athenian financial system, including its use of taxes, loans, and public works projects. The second part of the book is a dissertation on the silver mines of Laurion, which were a major source of wealth for Athens. Boeckh discusses the history of the mines, their production levels, and their impact on the Athenian economy. He also provides detailed information about the mining process and the labor conditions of the workers. Overall, The Public Economy of Athens is a comprehensive and insightful study of the economic history of one of the world's most famous ancient cities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165135787
• ISBN13: 9781165135783
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 708 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"