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Slavery in the Roman Empire
Hardcover
Ancient RomeGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025442587
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Slavery in the Roman Empire is a comprehensive and scholarly investigation into the social and legal structures that defined one of the ancient world's most significant institutions. Author R.H. Barrow provides a detailed exploration of the multi-faceted roles that enslaved individuals played within the Roman state, from agricultural labor and domestic service to positions within the imperial administration. The work examines the origins of slaves, the conditions of their daily lives, and the complex legal status that dictated their rights and limitations.
A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the process of manumission, analyzing how individuals transitioned from bondage to freedom and the unique social standing of the freedman class. Barrow offers a nuanced perspective on the economic necessity of slavery in the Roman world and its profound impact on the culture, morality, and social hierarchy of the empire. Slavery in the Roman Empire serves as an essential resource for understanding the human reality behind historical power structures. By synthesizing historical evidence, the work provides a vivid portrait of the social fabric of ancient Rome and remains a vital text for students and scholars of classical history and social science.
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