Dominique Pieri. Le commerce du vin oriental a l'epoque Byzantine (Ve-VIIe siecles): le temoignage des amphores en Gaule.

Dominique Pieri. Le commerce du vin oriental a l'epoque Byzantine (Ve-VIIe siecles): le temoignage des amphores en Gaule. DOMINIQUE PIERI. Le commerce du vin oriental a l'epoqueByzantine (Ve-VIIe siecles): le temoignage des amphores en Gaule(Bibliotheque Archeologique et Historique 174). vi+350 pages, 199illustrations, 9 tables. 2005. Beyrouth; Institut Francais duProche-Orient; 2-912738-30-X paperback 40 [euro]. John Riley's publications of the coarse-ware pottery fromBerenice in 1979 and Carthage in 1981 resulted in the terminology forLate Roman amphorae used by most people working in the easternMediterranean. After nearly three decades a detailed understanding ofthe chronology chronology,n the arrangement of events in a time sequence, usually from the beginning to the end of an event. of the eastern amphora types is only just beingdeveloped. One of the most important recent contributions to the fieldhas been the Archaeology Data Service's Roman Amphora project--avery flexible online resource. Such a useful tool provides an excellentcompanion to monographs such as that of Dominique Pieri in which sheaddresses the evidence for eastern Mediterranean amphorae excavatedrecently from research projects, rescue excavations and shipwrecks This list of shipwrecks is of those ships whose have been located. AfricaEast AfricaGlobe Star grounded off Mombasa, Kenya in April 1973 H.M.S. insouthern France. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pieri's aim is to shed light on the long distance tradenetworks between the eastern Mediterranean and the West. To do this, shetackles the wider problem of a lack of datable sub-types of easternamphorae by considering examples from well-dated Late Roman contexts inGaul. She then considers more broadly the role of these containers bysetting them within a wider economic and historical context. This huge undertaking is based on a thesis originally submitted in1998 to the Maison Mediterraneenne des Sciences de l'Homme atAix-en-Provence. The result is a volume which provides excellent valueon a number of levels. The nature of the study and the way it ispresented makes this monograph mon��o��graph?n.A scholarly piece of writing of essay or book length on a specific, often limited subject.tr.v. mon��o��graphed, mon��o��graph��ing, mon��o��graphsTo write a monograph on. relevant to all those working on LateRoman archaeology and its appeal will be clear to specialists andstudents alike. The material is organised in a logical and consistentway with well structured text and appendices ap��pen��di��ces?n.A plural of appendix. supported by excellenttables, maps, photographs and drawings. Cross-referencing is thoroughthroughout and the entire volume easy to navigate. The first chapter provides an invaluable summary of 72 significantarchaeological contexts derived from late Roman excavations in southernFrance. These are summarised in short paragraphs where the chronology ofthe contexts, based on other key elements of datable material culture,is outlined. Pottery from the most significant contexts is illustrated.Then, at the end of chapter 1, this information is arrangedchronologically chron��o��log��i��cal? also chron��o��log��icadj.1. Arranged in order of time of occurrence.2. Relating to or in accordance with chronology. in two tables. The first provides a summary of theindividual contexts, with references, and a date range of around 25years is proposed for most. The second table gives more detailedinformation on each context. This includes the amphorae tabulated withcoins and other named pottery types as well as the summary phasing. The second chapter discusses in detail each main Late Roman easternamphora group and follows the typology typology/ty��pol��o��gy/ (ti-pol��ah-je) the study of types; the science of classifying, as bacteria according to type. typologythe study of types; the science of classifying, as bacteria according to type. outlined by Riley but also addsto it. The types are subdivided by Pieri and the changingcharacteristics of each form are presented as a working hypothesisrelated to the chronology derived from the French datable deposits andbroader dating evidence from elsewhere in the Mediterranean. Pieri also considers the ways in which these amphorae were sealedfor transportation and the nature of their contents. She summarisesdiscussion of the meanings of the dipinti or tituli picti and reflectson the interpretation of the contents of all these vessels and theirmetrology. Here she argues strongly for the function of the majority ofthese amphorae as containers of wine but against a range of othercontents. This interpretation is based principally on the evidence ofpitch surviving on certain of their interiors, and may provoke a livelydebate. The third chapter, 'Amphores orientales et commerce', isa critical overview of historical approaches to the economy of the laterRoman world which engages with relevant ancient texts and theirinterpretations. Here the author makes a genuine attempt to render theceramic evidence relevant to a wider historically informed audience.There is huge value in the collation COLLATION, descents. A term used in the laws of Louisiana. Collation -of goods is the supposed or real return to the mass of the succession, which an heir makes of the property he received in advance of his share or otherwise, in order that such property may be divided, together with the of such a wealth of evidence. Thetraditional historical narratives are summarised and help to reinforcethe importance of reinterpretations based on archaeology. There is a useful set of resources in Appendices 1-5 which listsignificant publications (and the page references) for each amphora typeaccording to according toprep.1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.2. In keeping with: according to instructions.3. geographical region. Most of the bibliography dates frombefore 2002. The plates reproduce examples of eastern amphorae at ascale of 1:3, thus making the details extremely clear. This study, with its close dating of material from France, providesa firm foundation for future ceramic studies both in France and in theeastern Mediterranean. Further examination of archaeological evidencefrom the Mediterranean region will be indebted to the recent workcarried out in France. The present study is ah invaluable source ofcomparanda for those working in the east and will stimulate newresearch, debate and interpretations. MARK JACKSON Mark Jackson may refer to: Mark "Jacko" Jackson (born 1959), Australian Rules footballer, actor Mark Jackson (basketball) (born 1965), American basketball player Mark Jackson (producer) American producer Mark Jackson (football player), American footballer School of Historical Studies, Newcastle University, UK (Email: m.p.c.jackson@ncl.ac.uk)