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Vicki León is a travel writer, publisher, historian and author of the successful Uppity Women in History series. She has nurtured a lifelong passion for the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean, and when she is not on the road researching new books, she divides her time between Washington and California, USA.
Acknowledgements Money Matters in the Ancient World Introduction 1. My Boss is a Real Slave-Driver: Pirate; Mangon; Clock-watcher; Hoplite slave; Silver miner; Tiro; Gladiator slave; Nomenclator; Scribe; Ornatrix; Clessipus; Slave roundup; Slave roundup; Vicarius; Valerian. 2. Professional Virgins & More Profane Callings: Priest roundup; Prostitute; Soul conductor; Dream incubator; Rent boy; Spurrina; Amulet maker; Vestal Virgin; Lycoris; Pullarius; Victimarius, popa, cultrarius; Augur; Astrologer; Pancrates. 3. Avocations Up & Down the Alimentary Canal: Farmer; Beekeeper; Phryne; Cook; Physician; Aquarius; Frumentarius; Laborer; Baker; Garum manufacturer; Fishmonger; Dental specialist; Foretaster; Stercorarius; Winemaker; Wine critic. 4. The Law & Disorder Professions: Archer-cop; Vigil; Praetorian prefect; Lictor; Lucky Bulla; Lucinius Lucullus; Legionary; Amanirenas; War-elephant commander; Marius; Mercenary; Slinger; Sailor; Rower. 5. Slick Talkers & Muse Seekers: Apelles; Maskmaker, costume designer; Actor; Die engraver; Musician; Author, playwright, poet; Potter, vase painter; Sculptor, et al; Muralist; Mosaic artist; Signwriter; Sentia Secunda; Apollodorus; Teacher; Tour guide. 6. Small-time Operators, Corporate Rackets: Olive-oil wholesaler; Pasion; Perfumer; Amber scout; Publisher-bookseller; Cephalus; Barber; Garland-maker; Jeweler; Litter carrier; Seller of purple; Armpit plucker; Silphium importer; Cobbler; Surgeon. 7. At Least I'm in Show Biz: Herodoros; Comedian; Theogenes; Faction master; Charioteer; Diocles; Horse breeder; Ticket tout; Doctor; Editor; Editor; Auctoratus; Gladiatrix; Beast supplier; Water-organist. 8. Have T-square, Will Travel: Plumber; Contractor; Andronicus; Mapmaker; Hydraulic engineer; Sostratos; Dioscorides; Astronomer; Sergius Orata; Carpenter; Frontinus; Salvage diver; Brick manufacturer; Architect; Surveyor; Highway builder. 9. Glamorous Posts & Unsavory Occupations: Liturgist; Gymnasiarch; Sophist; Tattooer; Tax farmer; Bookie; Curse-tablet maker; Crassus; Accusation specialist; Julia Balbilla; Fuller; Felicissimus; Auctioneer; Roscius. 10. Doomed Careers & Deathless Pursuits: Orgy Planner; Parasite; Cryptologist; Town crier; Sycophant; Democedes & Milo; Olympic judge; Fast-food entrepreneur; Librarian; Callimachus; Postal worker; Topiarius; Anointer; Underwear maker; Census taker; Undertaker; Funeral clown. Bibliography Index
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