Social Class System and the Economy
2615-332:Chapter Five: Social Class System and the Economy
by EDWARD BLEIBERG
CONTENTS
TOPICS IN SOCIAL CLASS SYSTEM AND THE ECONOMY
A Barter Arrangement 104
Journey to Nubia 108
The Report of Wenamun 111
Skilled Workers at Deir el Medina 112
Sidebars and tables are listed in italics.
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