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Roman Slavery: A Study Of Roman Society And Its Dependence On Slaves., Andrew Mason Burks
Roman Slavery: A Study Of Roman Society And Its Dependence On Slaves., Andrew Mason Burks
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Rome's dependence upon slaves has been well established in terms of economics and general society. This paper, however, seeks to demonstrate this dependence, during the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire, through detailed examples of slave use in various areas of Roman life. The areas covered include agriculture, industry, domestic life, the state, entertainment, intellectual life, military, religion, and the use of female slaves. A look at manumission demonstrates Rome's growing awareness of this dependence. Through this discussion, it becomes apparent that Roman society existed during this time as it did due to slavery. Rome depended …