10-06-2009, 04:48 PM
This is funny because the recent reappraisal of the efficiency and sheer size of the ancient economy has given a strong impetus to higher estimates of total Roman population, up to 100 million at the height of the empire (150-200 AD). Now if the population size of the 1st century BC is smaller than assumed, then the imperial numbers are kind of hanging in the air.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)