It is fascinating to see just how much trade there was with India during the Roman times, and how much the Empire relied on import taxes to fund itself. And how the system failed when the Romans started running out of gold.
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It is fascinating to see how much the Roman Empire relied on import taxes to fund itself. And how the trade network with India started to fail as the Roman Empire ran low on gold (its main export).
D_Perris commented on Zigzag Street by Nick Earls
When I first read this book I SOOO related to it. It is set in my home town, I was a similar age, and I felt similarly awkward. A sweet and hilarious book.
D_Perris commented on Rynosseros by Terry Dowling
A beguiling future Australia where the First Nations people control Inland Australia and also space. Some parts are a bit dated now, but who wouldn't want to run with Tom Rynosseros?
A beguiling future Australia where the First Nations people control Inland Australia and also space. Some parts are a bit dated now, but who wouldn't want to run with Tom Rynosseros?
D_Perris commented on He Died with a Felafel in His Hand by John Birmingham
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand is a purportedly non-fiction autobiographical novel by …
After reading this book you will never want to share a house with anyone ever again.
D_Perris rated He Died with a Felafel in His Hand: 4 stars
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand by John Birmingham
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand is a purportedly non-fiction autobiographical novel by Australian author John Birmingham about …