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Greek and Roman Slaveries

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Greek and Roman Slaveries by Kostas Vlassopoulos and Eftychia Bathrellou offers a comprehensive exploration into the complexities of slavery in ancient Greece and Rome. The book delves into the socio-economic roles of slaves, historical transformations, and the impact on ancient societies, providing a nuanced understanding of the institution of slavery in classical antiquity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the complexities of slavery in ancient Greece and Rome. It examines the social, economic, and legal aspects of slavery, shedding light on their impact on ancient societies. This work may appeal to history enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of how slavery influenced both Greek and Roman civilisations.

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Greek and Roman Slaveries explores the foundational role of slavery in Greek and Roman societies, impacting nearly all aspects of their economic, social, political, and cultural practices. The book provides a rich collection of literary, epigraphic, papyrological, and archaeological sources, many of which are unfamiliar. Covering a chronological span from the archaic period to late antiquity, it encompasses regions like the Mediterranean, the Near East, and temperate Europe.

Readers will engage with both past scholarship and new research agendas, with a focus on the agency of ancient slaves, the contexts in which slavery was inscribed, the evolving history of slavery during antiquity, and the comparative study of ancient slaveries.

This sourcebook is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in courses on ancient slavery and on slavery more broadly. With questions, cross-references, and bibliographies, the book encourages an analytical and interactive exploration of the economic, social, and political processes and contexts in which slavery was employed, while recognising the agency of enslaved individuals.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781118969298

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 249.0mm

Weight: 794g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Eftychia Bathrellou is Researcher at the Centre for Classical Studies at the University of Lisbon (CEC-FLUL). She is the author of articles on Greek comedy, particularly the Athenian poet Menander, and on representations of slaves and slavery in Greek drama.

Kostas Vlassopoulos is Associate Professor of Ancient History at the University of Crete. His research is focused on the study of ancient slavery, ancient globalization, intercultural relations, political thought, historiography, and comparative history.

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