Slavery And The Roman Imagination
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Slavery And The Roman Literary Imagination
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Author : William Fitzgerald
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-03-09
Slavery And The Roman Literary Imagination written by William Fitzgerald and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-09 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Examines slavery in Roman culture through analysis of Roman literature; topics covered include punishment, fantasy, and the use of slaves as intermediaries between free persons.
Slavery And The Roman Imagination
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Author : Donald McCarthy
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Slavery And The Roman Imagination written by Donald McCarthy and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
"Slavery was a defining characteristic of Roman social, economic, and cultural life from the Republican period to Late Antiquity. Slaves are pervasive in the historical record, appearing in brothels, at the theatre, in the amphitheatre, in the homes of the wealthy and on the farms of the surrounding countryside. Their place and influence in the literary history of the Latin-speaking world demands attention as well and this thesis will offer a discussion on the significance of slavery within two seemingly dissimilar texts: Vergil’s Georgics and St. Augustine’s Confessions. Vergil fashions the narrative of his didactic poem around shifting focalizations, forcing the reader to approach the agricultural world from many and varied perspectives, from the divine, to human beings, oxen, plants, soil, and tools. This presents a narrative wherein all elements of the agricultural world are become interconnected through a relationship of violence and domination. The personification and anthropomorphism of these disparate elements in combination with the slave language consistent throughout the poem, however, makes clear that Vergil is not presenting simply a violent world but the enslavement of all aspects of the farmer’s world. In a similar fashion, Augustine anchors his Confessions around the internal enslavement he experienced in his journey towards conversion. Augustine finds himself in bondage to his carnal and earthly desires and ambitions which distract him from the spiritual path he will eventually take. This slavery is located entirely in the spiritual sphere and hinges upon the inner immaturity, the pueritia, of Augustine that persists long after his maturation in the external world. Slavery for both Vergil and Augustine is an issue of understanding the nature of things, for Augustine, the nature of the human soul and for Vergil, the nature of an imagined Roman world after the rise of Octavian to the principate. Slavery links these two authors and will provide the foundation for future studies of literary slavery throughout the Latin canon"--
Greek And Roman Slavery
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Author : Thomas Wiedemann
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-09-02
Greek And Roman Slavery written by Thomas Wiedemann and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-02 with History categories.
Greek 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.
Greek And Roman Slavery
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Author : Thomas E. J. Wiedemann
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Greek And Roman Slavery written by Thomas E. J. Wiedemann and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with History categories.
Greek 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.
Ancient Greek And Roman Slavery
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Author : Peter Hunt
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2017-11-29
Ancient Greek And Roman Slavery written by Peter Hunt and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-29 with Literary Criticism categories.
An exciting study of ancient slavery in Greece and Rome This book provides an introduction to pivotal issues in the study of classical (Greek and Roman) slavery. The span of topics is broad—ranging from everyday resistance to slavery to philosophical justifications of slavery, and from the process of enslavement to the decline of slavery after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The book uses a wide spectrum of types of evidence, and relies on concrete and vivid examples whenever possible. Introductory chapters provide historical context and a clear and concise discussion of the methodological difficulties of studying ancient slavery. The following chapters are organized around central topics in slave studies: enslavement, economics, politics, culture, sex and family life, manumission and ex-slaves, everyday conflict, revolts, representations, philosophy and law, and decline and legacy. Chapters open with general discussions of important scholarly controversies and the challenges of our ancient evidence, and case studies from the classical Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman periods provide detailed and concrete explorations of the issues. Organized by key themes in slave studies with in-depth classical case studies Emphasizes Greek/Roman comparisons and contrasts Features helpful customized maps Topics range from demography to philosophy, from Linear B through the fall of the empire in the west Features myriad types of evidence: literary, historical, legal and philosophical texts, the bible, papyri, epitaphs, lead letters, curse tablets, art, manumission inscriptions, and more Ancient Greek and Roman Slavery provides a general survey of classical slavery and is particularly appropriate for college courses on Greek and Roman slavery, on comparative slave societies, and on ancient social history. It will also be of great interest to history enthusiasts and scholars, especially those interested in slavery in different periods and societies.
Slaves And Slavery In Ancient Rome
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Author : Zvi Yavetz
language : en
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Release Date : 1988-01-01
Slaves And Slavery In Ancient Rome written by Zvi Yavetz and has been published by Transaction Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-01-01 with History categories.
Enormous numbers of slaves were absorbed into Roman society from the third century B.C. onwards. Mainly enslaved prisoners of war, they transformed the quality of life in the Roman Empire beyond recognition. In this anthology the author offers a complete collection of Greek and Latin sources in an English translation which deal with the great slave rebellions in the second and first centuries B.C. In a postscript Zvi Yavetz surveys the controversy on slaves and slavery from the French Revolution to our own days, with an emphasis on the debate between Marxists and non-Marxists. The book is intended for specialists and generalists alike, including those who have had no previous classical education, but could after delving in sources concern themselves with one of the most intriguing problems in world history. Zvi Yavetz holds the Lessing Chair of Roman History at Tel Aviv University, Israel, and is distinguished visiting professor at Queens College of the City University of New York. He is the author of many books in Hebrew, French and German on Roman history among which are Julius Caesar and His Public Image and Plebs and Princips.
Slavery In The Roman Empire
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Author : Barrow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998-12
Slavery In The Roman Empire written by Barrow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-12 with Rome categories.
"The spade-work of civilizing the world was done in the first two centuries of the Roman Empire, according to author R.H. Barrow, who goes on to remark that this labor-preparing the ground for Western civilization-is Rome's legacy to later generations. "What part did slavery play in this work?" asks the author of this intriguing book. "Was it so immoral, so degrading ... as to hamper the work of Romanization? Or was it even an instrument in that very process, which was being carried forward by many influences?" SLAVERY IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE is Barrow's attempt to answer these provocative questions. This is a penetrating and vivid study that traces the process of enslavement to citizenship, and indicates along the way the issues involved for the individual and the Empire. One of the highlights of SLAVERY IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE is its description of Roman daily life. Readers are provided with windows into the imperial houses, where slave duties were subdivided with an amazing minuteness; the Roman world of business, where some slaves, often more skilled and knowledgeable than their masters, became rich and took on the roles of agents and contractors; and the organization and administration of townships, which, due to Roman attitudes toward clerical work (that it was beneath a Roman citizen), put slaves in some important and responsible positions. Chapters on how slaves came to Rome, on their work, on their inner and private life, and on manumission and the perpetual struggle to rise from slavery to freedom climax in the chapter, "The mingling of nations." Here, Barrow combines the studies of the first seven chapters and views Roman slavery in the larger context and estimates its effects on the health of the Empire."--Jacket
Slavery In The Roman Empire
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Author : R. H. Barrow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-10
Slavery In The Roman Empire written by R. H. Barrow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10 with categories.
This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.
Roman Slavery And Roman Material Culture
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Author : Michele George
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2013-03-14
Roman Slavery And Roman Material Culture written by Michele George and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-14 with History categories.
Replete now with its own scholarly traditions and controversies, Roman slavery as a field of study is no longer limited to the economic sphere, but is recognized as a fundamental social institution with multiple implications for Roman society and culture. The essays in this collection explore how material culture – namely, art, architecture, and inscriptions – can illustrate Roman attitudes towards the institution of slavery and towards slaves themselves in ways that significantly augment conventional textual accounts. Providing the first interdisciplinary approach to the study of Roman slavery, the volume brings together diverse specialists in history, art history, and archaeology. The contributors engage with questions concerning the slave trade, manumission, slave education, containment and movement, and the use of slaves in the Roman army.
Slavery And Society At Rome
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Author : Keith Bradley
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1994-10-13
Slavery And Society At Rome written by Keith Bradley and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-10-13 with History categories.
This book is about the life of the slave in classical Roman society and the importance of the institution of slavery in Roman civilization generally. Its main purpose is to communicate, particularly to an undergraduate audience, the harshness of the institution, and to convey what the experience of being a slave at Rome was like from a slave's point of view. The book's importance lies in the fact that it deals with a subject of great interest and is the only comprehensive treatment of Roman slavery currently available.