Books Money, Warfare and Power in the Ancient World: Studies in Honour of Matthew Freeman Trundle  by Jeremy Armstrong , Arthur J. Pomeroy, David Rosenbloom  

"Money, Warfare and Power in the Ancient World: Studies in Honour of Matthew Freeman Trundle" is a scholarly volume edited by Jeremy Armstrong, Arthur J. Pomeroy, and David Rosenbloom. Published by Bloomsbury in 2024, it serves as a memorial to the late Matthew Freeman Trundle and presents a collection of twelve papers. These papers analyze the processes, consequences, and issues related to the monetization of warfare and its ties to political power in the ancient world.

The volume covers diverse methodological approaches, including numismatic analysis, fiscal sociology, forensic accounting, and historiographical essays. It explores topics such as the costs and logistics of ancient military campaigns, the political role of coinage, the socio-economic impact of war loot, and monetary crises in ancient Roman contexts. The book also reflects on Trundle’s own significant contributions to the study of the intersection of war, money, and power in antiquity.

This work is noted for shedding light on the complexities of ancient economies, warfare financing, and the political implications of monetary systems, illustrating the enduring influence of Matthew Trundle’s scholarship in these fields.