Slavery was a fundamental institution in the world of the ancient Greeks and Romans. It has attracted a great deal of scholarly attention; but little agreement. The modern debate has sometimes been bitter - unsurprisingly; given its background in the abolitionist atmosphere of the 19th century. As we enter the 21st century the battleground has started to shift: can the historian hope to reconstruct the life of ancient slaves; or just fragments of their image in Greek and Roman literature? More than most topics; the ancient slave has therefore attracted constant modern redefinition. But how far do we see the slave better; and how far do we; like the ancient Greeks and Romans; use the idea of the slave to offer a refracted image of ourselves?
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great for ChildrenBy Linda TownsendOur 8 year old grandson is into Gods. He says he is enjoying the book. He is not sure; yet; which of the ancient gods he enjoys most..7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Perfect Introduction to Ancient EgyptBy JudyI love this book. As an American living in Egypt; I keep a supply of this book in the house. I give them to everyone who is about to take their first tour of Egypt. It helps identify the gods and goddesses they will see everywhere. An easy way to know which goddesses you are looking at when she is wearing a vulture headdress.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Iwona S.cute book
