This video explores some of the surprisingly sophisticated ways in which the Roman elite made and managed their wealth.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Public and private careers
1:54 The limited role of cash
2:43 Landed estates
3:17 Urban properties
4:00 Curiosity Stream
5:11 Slaves
6:11 Trade
7:06 Interest on loans
7:57 An elite Roman's portfolio
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