Slavery in the Roman world / Sandra R. Joshel.

Author/creator Joshel, Sandra R., 1947-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Descriptionxvi, 236 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 23 cm.
Supplemental ContentContributor biographical information
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
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Subjects

SeriesCambridge introduction to Roman civilization
Cambridge introduction to Roman civilization. ^A703152
Contents An introduction to Roman slavery -- The Roman social order and a history of slavery -- The sale of slaves -- The practices of slaveholders and the lives of slaves -- Slaves at work: in the fields, the household, and the marketplace.
Abstract "Rome was a slave society. Beyond the thousands of slaves who worked and lived in the heartland of the Roman Empire, slavery fundamentally shaped Roman society and culture. In this book, Sandra Joshel offers a comprehensive overview of Roman slavery. Using a variety of sources, including literature, law, and material culture, she examines the legal condition of Roman slaves, traces the stages of the sale of slaves, analyzes the relations between slaves and slaveholders, and details the social and family lives of slaves. Richly illustrated with images of slaves, captives, and the material conditions of slaves, this book also considers food, clothing, and housing of slaves, thereby locating slaves in their physical surroundings ,♯ the cook in the kitchen, the maid in her owner,♯s̥ bedroom, the smith in a workshop, and the farm laborer in a vineyard. Based on rigorous scholarship, Slavery in Roman Society serves as a lively, accessible account to introductory-level students of the ancient Mediterranean world"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 223-230) and index.
LCCN 2009040102
ISBN9780521827744
ISBN0521827744
ISBN9780521535014
ISBN0521535018

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Joyner General Stacks HT863 .J67 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold