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Classical Studies
Greek and Roman Slavery
A Selection of Sources
[HIGHER]
Edited by R Santangeli
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First published 1998
Electronic version 2001
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CONTENTS
Foreword
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Section One
General introduction
Some general points about slavery in Athens and Rome
The Roman world
Aristotle’s justification of slavery
The psychology of slavery: a modern view
Section Two
Literary sources
1. Supply and numbers of slaves
2. Slaves in the economy
3. Treatment of slaves
4. Slave revolts
5. Manumission
6. Freedmen (ex-slaves) in Rome
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Bibliography
30
Questions on source material
31
CLASSICAL STUDIES
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FOREWORD
This booklet contains a wide-ranging selection of Greek and Roman source material
on Slavery - a topic which is part of the Power and Freedom area of study in
Classical Studies (H), and one which particularly lends itself to an evidence-based
approach.
The material is arranged under headings and sub-headings to enable it to be studied
as a series of self-contained sections of the topic. The introductions to each section
contain essential information for a full evaluation of the source material.
A section containing questions on the source material is included at the end, to give
students the opportunity to develop and enhance the skills of knowledge and
understanding, evaluating and practical analysis. Neither the questions nor the
source material used should be seen as exhaustive.
R Santangeli
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CLASSICAL STUDIES