Revenue Laws of Ptolemy Philadelphus (1896)

The book ""Revenue Laws of Ptolemy Philadelphus"" is a historical document written by Bernhard Pyne Grenfell in 1896. It provides a comprehensive study of the tax laws and revenue system implemented during the reign of Ptolemy Philadelphus, who was the second ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty in Egypt. The book is based on the discovery of a papyrus document that contains the details of the tax system during the Ptolemaic era. The book is divided into several chapters, each dealing with a different aspect of the revenue system, such as taxation of land, trade, and commerce. The author also provides an analysis of the social and economic conditions prevalent during the Ptolemaic era, which influenced the tax laws. The book is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Egypt and its tax system during ancient times.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.