Greek and Roman Slavery
by Wiedemann,ThomasEdition: Reprint
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1989-03-15
Publisher(s): Routledge
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Summary
Greek and Roman Slavery brings together fresh English translations of 243 texts and inscriptions on slavery from fifth and fourth century Greece and Rome. The material is arranged thematically, offering the reader a comprehensive review of the idea and practice of slavery in ancient civilization. In addition, a thorough bibliography for each chapter, as well as an extensive index, make this a valuable source for scholars and students.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. xi |
| Abbreviations | p. xv |
| Weights, Measures and Currency | p. xvi |
| Introductory Outline | p. 1 |
| 'All Human Beings Are Either Free or Slave': the Slave as Property | p. 15 |
| Debt-Bondage and Serfdom | p. 36 |
| Manumission | p. 45 |
| Moral Inferiors | p. 61 |
| Status Symbol or Economic Investment? | p. 78 |
| Sources of Slaves | p. 106 |
| Domestic Slaves and Rural Slaves | p. 122 |
| Slaves Owned by the State | p. 154 |
| The Treatment of Slaves: Cruelty, Exploitation and Protection | p. 167 |
| Resistance | p. 188 |
| Rebellion | p. 198 |
| The True Freedom of the Spirit: Stoics and Christians | p. 224 |
| Select Bibliography | p. 252 |
| Index of Passages Cited | p. 259 |
| Index | p. 276 |
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