Greek and Roman slavery / [edited by] Thomas Wiedemann.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Wiedemann, Thomas E. J.

Series:

Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Slavery--Greece--History--Sources.

Slavery.

Slavery--Rome--History--Sources.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (302 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Croom Helm, [1988], c1981.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

CONTENTS; 1 'ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE EITHER FREE OR SLAVE':; 2 DEBT-BONDAGE AND SERFDOM; 3 MANUMISSION; 4 MORAL INFERIORS; 5 STATUS SYMBOL OR ECONOMIC INVESTMENT?; 6 SOURCES OF SLAVES; 7 DOMESTIC SLAVES AND RURAL SLAVES; 8 SLAVES OWNED BY THE STATE; 9 THE TREATMENT OF SLAVES; 10 RESISTANCE; 11 REBELLION; 12 THE TRUE FREEDOM OF THE SPIRIT; Index

Notes:

Reprint. Originally published: London : Croom Helm, 1981.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0-203-35899-6

1-280-05765-3

1-134-97087-0

1-134-97086-2

9780203358993

OCLC:

437250737