Revision:The mare nostrum as an economic, political and cultural entity in Greek and Latin sources
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- Polybius certain bias towards the land, army battles etc, domination Mediterranean 4 centuries and economic benefits taken for granted. Seamanship and commerce taken for granted.
- Ciceros pro lege manilia recognition sea as vital to Roman empire Velleius Paterculus more general attitude place were campaign was waged and won.
- Classical works vindicate Pirennes view that Mediterranean Empire, differing explanations of its benefits and importance.
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