Greek and Roman Slavery

<p><em>Greek and Roman Slavery</em> 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.</p> <p>1 ‘ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE EITHER FREE OR SLAVE’: THE SLAVE AS PROPERTY, 2 DEBT-BONDAGE AND SERFDOM, 3 MANUMISSION, 4 MORAL INFERIORS, 5 STATUS SYMBOL OR ECONOMIC INVESTMENT?, 6 SOURCES OF SLAVES, 7 DOMESTIC SLAVES AND RURAL SLAVES, 10 RESISTANCE, 12 THE TRUE FREEDOM OF THE SPIRIT: STOICS AND CHRISTIANS. </p>