Peasant Economies and Societies in Ancient Roman Iberia

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Jesús Bermejo Tirado (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid) Ignasi Grau Mira (Universidad de Alicante)

Peasant Economies and Societies in Ancient Roman Iberia

Jesús Bermejo Tirado (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid), Ignasi Grau Mira (Universidad de Alicante)

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English

Cambridge University Press
09 October 2025

Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Archaeology by period & region; Economic theory & philosophy; Microeconomics; Economic history

Series: Elements in Ancient and Pre-modern Economies

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This Element revisits the historiographical and archaeological paradigms of Roman rural economies, with a particular focus on the peasant communities of Roman Iberia. Traditionally overshadowed by the dominance of the villa schiavistica model, which centers on large-scale slave-operated agricultural estates, recent interdisciplinary research has unveiled the complexity and persistence of peasant economies. By integrating data from archaeological surveys, rescue excavations, and textual analyses, this volume highlights the significance of dispersed settlements, small-scale farms, and sustainable agrarian strategies that defined the peasant landscape. Case studies from diverse sectors of the Iberian Peninsula demonstrate diverse modes of land use, such as intensive cultivation, crop rotation, and manuring, which contrast with the economic assumptions tied to elite-dominated production models. Furthermore, the author explores Roman peasants' socio-economic structures and adaptive strategies, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping landscapes. This Element advocates for reexamining Roman peasantries as active and complex agents in ancient history.

By: Jesús Bermejo Tirado (Universidad Carlos III de Madrid), Ignasi Grau Mira (Universidad de Alicante)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 276g
ISBN: 9781009611213
ISBN 10: 1009611216
Series: Elements in Ancient and Pre-modern Economies
Pages: 76
Publication Date: 09 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active