An Edict ... Fixing a Maximum of Prices Throughout the Roman Empire [Ed. by W.M. Leake] (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020023460)

This book is an edited collection of the edict issued by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 301 AD, which fixed a maximum price for various goods and services throughout the Roman Empire. The edict was intended to combat inflation and stabilize the Roman economy, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the politics and economics of the late Roman Empire. This is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire.

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