This book, first published in 1994, is concerned with discovering what it was like to be a slave in the classical Roman world, and with revealing the impact the institution of slavery made on Roman society at large. It shows how and in what sense Rome was a slave society through much of its history, considers how the Romans procured their slaves, discusses the work roles slaves fulfilled and the material conditions under which they spent their lives, investigates how slaves responded to and resisted slavery, and reveals how ...
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This book, first published in 1994, is concerned with discovering what it was like to be a slave in the classical Roman world, and with revealing the impact the institution of slavery made on Roman society at large. It shows how and in what sense Rome was a slave society through much of its history, considers how the Romans procured their slaves, discusses the work roles slaves fulfilled and the material conditions under which they spent their lives, investigates how slaves responded to and resisted slavery, and reveals how slavery, as an institution, became more and more oppressive over time under the impact of philosophical and religious teaching. The book stresses the harsh realities of life in slavery and the way in which slavery was an integral part of Roman civilisation.
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Bradley's goal is to emphasize the negative effects of slavery on slaves, masters, and the society at large. He adamantly proposes that neither Rome nor the Christian culture that grew up within it can be excused for accepting this painful, dehumanizing system, yet his analysis isn't simplistic. Where there are gaps in the record, he imaginatively compares instances of slavery in the modern era. On the down side, his language is sometimes hard to swallow. Also, the organization of the book could be easier to follow but overall I recommend it as a very good introduction to the subject that offers many poignant details from a broad perspective.
