Greek and Roman SlaveryGreek 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. |
Contents
Table of Weights Measures and Currency Map of the Ancient Mediterranean World Map of Southern Italy and Greece Introductory Outline | |
THE SLAVE AS PROPERTY 1 Digest 1 5 On the Status of Persons 4 Florentinus from Institutes book 9 | |
The Gortyn Code 1 149 | |
On the Status of Persons 5 Marcianus from Institutes book 1 | |
Suetonius Augustus 40 | |
Acquiring Property Rights | |
Codex 7 8 6 10 6 | |
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Common terms and phrases
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Greek and Roman Slavery Routledge Sourcebooks for the Ancient World |
| Author | Thomas Wiedemann |
| Publisher | Routledge, 2003 |
| ISBN | 1134970862, 9781134970865 |
| Length | 302 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Ancient / General History / Ancient / Rome Social Science / General Social Science / Slavery |
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