Graeco Roman Slave Markets

Author : Monika Trümper
Publisher : Oxbow Books Limited
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Architecture, Ancient
ISBN : UCSD:31822036494565

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Graeco-Roman Slave Markets by Monika Trümper Pdf

"Graceo-Roman Slave Markets: Fact or Fiction? critically examines the existence and identification of purpose-built slave markets in the Graeco-Roman world from a cross-cultural perspective. It investigates whether certain ancient monuments were designed specifically for use as slave markets, and whether they required special furnishings and safety features that clearly distinguished them from other commercial buildings and marketplaces of the Graeco-Roman world. Selected early modern and modern parallels are analyzed, followed by a brief discussion of ancient written sources on slave markets. The main focus of the book is a critical re-examination of all eight ancient buildings that have thus far been identified as slave markets. The conclusion includes a short comparison of modern and alleged ancient slave markets and finally answers the question of whether ancient slave markets are an archaeological fact or fiction." --Book Jacket.

Author : Dick Geary,Stephen Hodkinson
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781443838092

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Slaves and Religions in Graeco-Roman Antiquity and Modern Brazil by Dick Geary,Stephen Hodkinson Pdf

Slaves have never been mere passive victims of slavery. Typically, they have responded with ingenuity to their violent separation from their native societies, using a variety of strategies to create new social networks and cultures. Religion has been a major arena for such slave cultural strategies. Through participation in religious and ritual activities, slaves have generated important elements of identity, shared humanity, and even resistance, within their lives. This volume presents papers from a conference of the University of Nottingham’s Institute for the Study of Slavery – the only UK centre studying its history from antiquity to the present. It breaks new ground by juxtaposing slave strategies within the diverse religious cultures of Graeco-Roman antiquity and modern Brazil. After a wide-ranging historiographical survey, eleven experts examine how in both societies slave religious activities involved both constraints and opportunities, shedding particular new light on the neglected religious strategies of Graeco-Roman slaves.

Author : F.H. Thompson
Publisher : Bristol Classical Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-02-27
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015058104798

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The Archaeology of Greek and Roman Slavery by F.H. Thompson Pdf

Slavery is a word heavy with emotional and political overtones - to be owned by another person and treated as a commodity is the ultimate injustice. This book covers topics as diverse as the source of slaves, the nature of the slave trade, and the use of slave-labour in agriculture, mines and quarries, corn and weaving mills, and water-lifting.

Author : Peter Hunt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781405188050

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Ancient Greek and Roman Slavery by Peter Hunt Pdf

An exciting study of ancient slavery in Greece and Rome This book provides an introduction to pivotal issues in the study of classical (Greek and Roman) slavery. The span of topics is broad—ranging from everyday resistance to slavery to philosophical justifications of slavery, and from the process of enslavement to the decline of slavery after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The book uses a wide spectrum of types of evidence, and relies on concrete and vivid examples whenever possible. Introductory chapters provide historical context and a clear and concise discussion of the methodological difficulties of studying ancient slavery. The following chapters are organized around central topics in slave studies: enslavement, economics, politics, culture, sex and family life, manumission and ex-slaves, everyday conflict, revolts, representations, philosophy and law, and decline and legacy. Chapters open with general discussions of important scholarly controversies and the challenges of our ancient evidence, and case studies from the classical Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman periods provide detailed and concrete explorations of the issues. Organized by key themes in slave studies with in-depth classical case studies Emphasizes Greek/Roman comparisons and contrasts Features helpful customized maps Topics range from demography to philosophy, from Linear B through the fall of the empire in the west Features myriad types of evidence: literary, historical, legal and philosophical texts, the bible, papyri, epitaphs, lead letters, curse tablets, art, manumission inscriptions, and more Ancient Greek and Roman Slavery provides a general survey of classical slavery and is particularly appropriate for college courses on Greek and Roman slavery, on comparative slave societies, and on ancient social history. It will also be of great interest to history enthusiasts and scholars, especially those interested in slavery in different periods and societies.

Author : Peter Hunt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781405188067

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Ancient Greek and Roman Slavery by Peter Hunt Pdf

An exciting study of ancient slavery in Greece and Rome This book provides an introduction to pivotal issues in the study of classical (Greek and Roman) slavery. The span of topics is broad—ranging from everyday resistance to slavery to philosophical justifications of slavery, and from the process of enslavement to the decline of slavery after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The book uses a wide spectrum of types of evidence, and relies on concrete and vivid examples whenever possible. Introductory chapters provide historical context and a clear and concise discussion of the methodological difficulties of studying ancient slavery. The following chapters are organized around central topics in slave studies: enslavement, economics, politics, culture, sex and family life, manumission and ex-slaves, everyday conflict, revolts, representations, philosophy and law, and decline and legacy. Chapters open with general discussions of important scholarly controversies and the challenges of our ancient evidence, and case studies from the classical Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman periods provide detailed and concrete explorations of the issues. Organized by key themes in slave studies with in-depth classical case studies Emphasizes Greek/Roman comparisons and contrasts Features helpful customized maps Topics range from demography to philosophy, from Linear B through the fall of the empire in the west Features myriad types of evidence: literary, historical, legal and philosophical texts, the bible, papyri, epitaphs, lead letters, curse tablets, art, manumission inscriptions, and more Ancient Greek and Roman Slavery provides a general survey of classical slavery and is particularly appropriate for college courses on Greek and Roman slavery, on comparative slave societies, and on ancient social history. It will also be of great interest to history enthusiasts and scholars, especially those interested in slavery in different periods and societies.

Author : Thomas Wiedemann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134970872

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Greek and Roman Slavery by Thomas Wiedemann Pdf

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.

Author : Thomas E. J. Wiedemann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015004718535

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Greek and Roman Slavery by Thomas E. J. Wiedemann Pdf

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.

Author : Eftychia Bathrellou,Kostas Vlassopoulos
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9781118969298

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Greek and Roman Slaveries by Eftychia Bathrellou,Kostas Vlassopoulos Pdf

Greek and Roman Slaveries Slavery was foundational to Greek and Roman societies, affecting nearly all of their economic, social, political, and cultural practices. Greek and Roman Slaveries offers a rich collection of literary, epigraphic, papyrological, and archaeological sources, including many unfamiliar ones. This sourcebook ranges chronologically from the archaic period to late antiquity, covering the whole of the Mediterranean, the Near East, and temperate Europe. Readers will find an interactive and user-friendly engagement with past scholarship and new research agendas that focuses particularly on the agency of ancient slaves, the processes in which slavery was inscribed, the changing history of slavery in antiquity, and the comparative study of ancient slaveries. Perfect for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses on ancient slavery, as well as courses on slavery more generally, this sourcebook’s questions, cross-references, and bibliographies encourage an analytical and interactive approach to the various economic, social, and political processes and contexts in which slavery was employed while acknowledging the agency of enslaved persons.

Author : Peter Garnsey
Publisher : Cambridge Philological Society
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781913701123

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Non-Slave Labour in the Greco-Roman World by Peter Garnsey Pdf

In Greco-Roman society the typical labourer was a peasant, not a slave. Yet, while specialized studies of ancient slavery abound, the subject of free labour, its incidence, status and economic significance, has received little attention. This volume of essays provides a summary of the available evidence for non-slave labour in antiquity and a bibliographical guide, but in addition advances novel interpretations concerning, for example, the composition of the 'labouring class', the relation between slave and peasant systems of production, and the importance of free dependent labour in the Western Roman provinces.

Author : J. Paul Sampley
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1563382660

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Paul in the Greco-Roman World by J. Paul Sampley Pdf

Distinguished Pauline scholars offer an insightful examination of Paul and his world, using carefully chosen examples to demonstrate how particular features of Greco-Roman culture shed light on Paul's letters and on his readers' possible perceptions of them.

Author : William D. Phillips
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Slavery
ISBN : 0719018250

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Slavery from Roman Times to the Early Transatlantic Trade by William D. Phillips Pdf

Author : Laura Salah Nasrallah
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199699674

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Archaeology and the Letters of Paul by Laura Salah Nasrallah Pdf

This study illuminates the social, political, economic, and religious lives of those to whom the apostle Paul wrote. It articulates a method for bringing together biblical texts with archaeological remains.

Author : Michele George
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442644571

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Roman Slavery and Roman Material Culture by Michele George Pdf

"Replete now with its own scholarly traditions and controversies, Roman slavery as a field of study is no longer limited to the economic sphere, but is recognized as a fundamental social institution with multiple implications for Roman society and culture. The essays in this collection explore how material culture - namely, art, architecture, and inscriptions - can illustrate Roman attitudes towards the institution of slavery and towards slaves themselves in ways that significantly augment conventional textual accounts. Providing the first interdisciplinary approach to the study of Roman slavery, the volume brings together diverse specialists in history, art history, and archaeology. The contributors engage with questions concerning the slave trade, manumission, slave education, containment and movement, and the use of slaves in the Roman army."--Publisher's website.

Author : Sandra R. Joshel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521535014

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Slavery in the Roman World by Sandra R. Joshel Pdf

A lively and comprehensive overview of Roman slavery, ideal for introductory-level students of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Author : William Linn Westermann
Publisher : American Philosophical Society
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1955
Category : Slavery
ISBN : 0871690403

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The Slave Systems of Greek and Roman Antiquity by William Linn Westermann Pdf

Greek slavery from Homer to the Persian wars -- From the Persian wars to Alexander : slave supply and slave numbers -- From the Persian wars to Alexander : slave employment and legal aspects of slavery -- From the Persian wars to Alexander : the social setting of polis slavery -- The eastern Mediterranean lands from Alexander to Augustus : the Delphic manumissions : slave origins, economic and legal approaches -- The eastern area from Alexander to Augustus : basic differences between pre-Greek and Greek slavery -- Slavery in Hellenistic Egypt : pharaonic tradition and Greek intrusions -- War and slavery in the West to 146 B.C. -- The Roman republic : praedial slavery, piracy, and slave revolts -- The later republic : the slave and the Roman familia -- The later republic : social and legal position of slaves -- Slavery under the Roman empire to Constantine the Great : sources and numbers of slaves -- The Roman Empire in the West : economic aspects of slavery -- Slavery under the Roman Empire : the provenance of slaves, how sold and prices paid -- The Roman Empire : living conditions and social life of slaves -- Imperial slaves and freedmen of the emperors : amelioration of slavery -- The moral implications of imperial slavery and the "decline" of ancient culture -- In the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire -- From Diocletian to Justinian : problems os slavery -- From Diocletian to Justinian : the eastern and the western developments -- From Diocletian to Justinian : leveling of position between free workers and slaves -- Upon slavery and Christianity -- Conclusion.