The agrarian sociology of ancient civilizations /

Weber, Max, 1864-1920.

The agrarian sociology of ancient civilizations / Max Weber ; translated by R.I. Frank. - London, UK ; New York : Verso, 1988. - 421 p. ; pbk ; 22 cm.

"First published as 'Agrarverhältnisse im Altertum,' in Handwörterbuch der Staatwissenschaften, 1909; and 'Die sozialen Gründe des Untergangs der antiken Kultur,' in Die Wahrheit, May 1896"--T.p. verso. Reprint. Originally published: London : NLB ; Atlantic Highlands : Humanities Press, 1976. Includes indexes.

Bibliography: p. [369]-386.

Translator's introduction -- Economic theory and ancient society -- The agrarian history of the major centres of ancient civilization -- The social causes of the decline of ancient civilization.

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Economic history--To 500.
Agriculture, Ancient.
Social history--To 500.
Civilization, Ancient.


Middle East--Economic conditions.

HC31 / .W42213 1988

330.9/01