Slaves And Slavery In Ancient Rome

Author : Zvi Yavetz
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1412834139

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Slaves and Slavery in Ancient Rome by Zvi Yavetz Pdf

Enormous numbers of slaves were absorbed into Roman society from the third century B.C. onwards. Mainly enslaved prisoners of war, they transformed the quality of life in the Roman Empire beyond recognition. In this anthology the author offers a complete collection of Greek and Latin sources in an English translation which deal with the great slave rebellions in the second and first centuries B.C. In a postscript Zvi Yavetz surveys the controversy on slaves and slavery from the French Revolution to our own days, with an emphasis on the debate between Marxists and non-Marxists. The book is intended for specialists and generalists alike, including those who have had no previous classical education, but could after delving in sources concern themselves with one of the most intriguing problems in world history. Zvi Yavetz holds the Lessing Chair of Roman History at Tel Aviv University, Israel, and is distinguished visiting professor at Queens College of the City University of New York. He is the author of many books in Hebrew, French and German on Roman history among which are Julius Caesar and His Public Image and Plebs and Princips.

Author : Keith R. Bradley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1994-10-13
Category : History
ISBN : 0521378877

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Slavery and Society at Rome by Keith R. Bradley Pdf

This book, first published in 1994, is concerned with discovering what it was like to be a slave in the classical Roman world.

Author : R.H. Barrow
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000647815

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Slavery in the Roman Empire by R.H. Barrow Pdf

Slavery in the Roman Empire, first published in 1928, examines the working of slavery in the first two centuries of the Roman Empire. It analyses the means by which peoples were enslaved, and the roles in which they worked in Roman society.

Author : Walter Scheidel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-08
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521898225

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The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Economy by Walter Scheidel Pdf

Thanks to its exceptional size and duration, the Roman Empire offers one of the best opportunities to study economic development in the context of an agrarian world empire. This volume, which is organised thematically, provides a sophisticated introduction to and assessment of all aspects of its economic life.

Author : K. R. Bradley
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : History
ISBN : 019520607X

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Slaves and Masters in the Roman Empire by K. R. Bradley Pdf

This ground-breaking book is the first to show how the institution of slavery, one of the most characteristic and enduring features of Roman imperial society, was maintained over time and how, at the practical level, the lives of slaves in the Roman world were directly controlled by their masters. The author demonstrates, first, how the tensions generated between slaves and masters can be perceived in the ancient sources, and, second, how those tensions were dealt with, as masters treated their slaves with varying forms of generosity and punishment in order to elicit obedience from them. Special attention is given to the slaves' family lives, to their acquisition of freedom through manumission, and to the climate of violence that surrounded them. Emphasizing the harsh realities of Roman slavery in a new way, this important book will stir intense debate among scholars and students.

Author : Sandra R. Joshel
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 52,6 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 : Sandra R. Joshel,Lauren Hackworth Petersen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780521191647

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The Material Life of Roman Slaves by Sandra R. Joshel,Lauren Hackworth Petersen Pdf

The Material Life of Roman Slaves retrieves and represents the physical environment and lives of Roman slaves.

Author : Thomas Wiedemann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 50,7 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 : 312 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105002620503

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

Author : Peter Hunt
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 51,9 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 : Kyle Harper
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011-05-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781139504065

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Slavery in the Late Roman World, AD 275–425 by Kyle Harper Pdf

Capitalizing on the rich historical record of late antiquity, and employing sophisticated methodologies from social and economic history, this book reinterprets the end of Roman slavery. Kyle Harper challenges traditional interpretations of a transition from antiquity to the Middle Ages, arguing instead that a deep divide runs through 'late antiquity', separating the Roman slave system from its early medieval successors. In the process, he covers the economic, social and institutional dimensions of ancient slavery and presents the most comprehensive analytical treatment of a pre-modern slave system now available. By scouring the late antique record, he has uncovered a wealth of new material, providing fresh insights into the ancient slave system, including slavery's role in agriculture and textile production, its relation to sexual exploitation, and the dynamics of social honor. By demonstrating the vitality of slavery into the later Roman empire, the author shows that Christianity triumphed amidst a genuine slave society.

Author : Don Nardo
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Slavery
ISBN : 1560063882

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Life of a Roman Slave by Don Nardo Pdf

Discusses aspects of slavery in ancient Rome, including becoming a slave, its privileges and perils, the use of slaves in farming, business, and public service, and the dark side of the institution.

Author : Roberta Stewart
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781405196284

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Plautus and Roman Slavery by Roberta Stewart Pdf

This book studies a crucial phase in the history of Roman slavery, beginning with the transition to chattel slavery in the third century bce and ending with antiquity’s first large-scale slave rebellion in the 130s bce. Slavery is a relationship of power, and to study slavery – and not simply masters or slaves – we need to see the interactions of individuals who speak to each other, a rare kind of evidence from the ancient world. Plautus’ comedies could be our most reliable source for reconstructing the lives of slaves in ancient Rome. By reading literature alongside the historical record, we can conjure a thickly contextualized picture of slavery in the late third and early second centuries bce, the earliest period for which we have such evidence. The book discusses how slaves were captured and sold; their treatment by the master and the community; the growth of the conception of the slave as “other than human,” and as chattel; and the problem of freedom for both slaves and society.

Author : Michele George
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442661004

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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.

Author : Keith Bradley
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1994-10-13
Category : History
ISBN : 0521372879

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Slavery and Society at Rome by Keith Bradley Pdf

This book is about the life of the slave in classical Roman society and the importance of the institution of slavery in Roman civilization generally. Its main purpose is to communicate, particularly to an undergraduate audience, the harshness of the institution, and to convey what the experience of being a slave at Rome was like from a slave's point of view. The book's importance lies in the fact that it deals with a subject of great interest and is the only comprehensive treatment of Roman slavery currently available.