The Science of Roman History : Biology, Climate, and the Future of the Past

Resumen del libro

How the latest cutting-edge science offers a fuller picture of life in Rome and antiquityThis groundbreaking book provides the first comprehensive look at how the latest advances in the sciences are transforming our understanding of ancient Roman history. Walter Scheidel brings together leading historians, anthropologists, and geneticists at the cutting edge of their fields, who explore novel types of evidence that enable us to reconstruct the realities of life in the Roman world. Contributors discuss climate change and its impact on Roman history, and then cover botanical and animal remains, which cast new light on agricultural and dietary practices.

Biografía del autor

Walter Scheidel es profesor de Humanidades, de Clásicas y de Historia y fellow en Biología Humana por la Universidad de Stanford. Ha sido autor y editor de dieciséis libros acerca de historia social y económica premoderna, demografía e historia comparativa. Vive en Palo Alto, California.