Production and Prosperity in the Theodosian Age (original) (raw)
During the time preceding and including the Theodosian dynasty, or roughly the mid-4th to the mid- 5th century AD, the Roman Empire drastically changed. It was facing serious external threats and eventually lost much of its territory to foreign groups and would-be federate nations. The capital of the Empire, and therefore also the power-balance, was shifted from West to East. The political reformations of the 4th century created a central administration, smaller provinces and a very bureaucratic tax system, with the annona as most important direct taxation. At the same time, the power of the Church increased and the spread of Christianity was consolidated. In spite of all changes and difficulties, the period appears to have been quite prosperous. This ROCT workshop will try to map production, distribution and consumption of staple goods and luxury products in both the East and the West Roman Empire. By stimulating discussion between specialists on various topics, the goal is to outline the socio-economic potential and vitality just before and during the Theodosian age and to gain insights in the mechanisms and forces underlying levels of prosperity in this hundred year time-span.
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