The material life of Roman slaves / Sandra R. Joshel, Lauren Hackworth Petersen.
| Author/creator | Joshel, Sandra R., 1947- author. |
| Other author | Petersen, Lauren Hackworth, 1965- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First paperback edition. |
| Publication | New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2015. |
| Copyright Date | ©2014 |
| Description | xv, 286 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, plans (some color) ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Slaves in the house -- Slaves in the city streets -- Slaves in the workshop -- Slaves in the villa -- Conclusion. |
| Abstract | Rather than regard slaves as irretrievable in the ruins of ancient Roman cities and villas, this study takes the archaeological record as a key form of evidence for reconstructing slaves' lives and experiences. Interweaving literature, law, and material evidence, the authors search for ways to see slaves in these various contexts--to make them visible where texts tell us they were in fact present. Individual chapters explore the dichotomy between visibility and invisibility and between appearance and disappearance in four physical and social locations--urban houses, city streets and neighborhoods, workshops, and villas.--From publisher description. |
| General note | "First published 2014"--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-270) and index. |
| ISBN | 0521139570 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 9780521139571 (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DG78 .J67 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |