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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      June 2021
      June 2021
      ISBN:
      9781139505772
      9781107032347
      9781107658899
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139505772
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.57kg, 296 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.42kg, 296 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Ancient History, Social and Population History, Classical Studies, History
      Series:
      Key Themes in Ancient History
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    Subjects:
    Ancient History, Social and Population History, Classical Studies, History
    Series:
    Key Themes in Ancient History
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    Slavery in ancient Greece was commonplace. In this book Sara Forsdyke uncovers the wide range of experiences of slaves and focuses on their own perspectives, rather than those of their owners, giving a voice to a group that is often rendered silent by the historical record. By reading ancient sources 'against the grain,' and through careful deployment of comparative evidence from more recent slave-owning societies, she demonstrates that slaves engaged in a variety of strategies to deal with their conditions of enslavement, ranging from calculated accommodation to full-scale rebellion. Along the way, she establishes that slaves made a vital contribution to almost all aspects of Greek society. Above all, despite their often brutal treatment, they sometimes displayed great ingenuity in exploiting the tensions and contradictions within the system of slavery.

    Reviews

    'This excellent work will serve scholars, especially historians and anthropologists ... Highly recommended.'

    A. J. Papalas Source: CHOICE

    ‘Anyone who wants to deal with slavery in classical Greece, especially in Athens, is strongly recommended to read this exciting read of a new research approach.’

    Elisabeth Herrmann-Otto Source: GNOMON

    ‘… This book is a significant contribution to the study of ancient Greek slavery. The careful analysis and comparative approach adopted offer new insights into the lives of Greek slaves. For those with an interest in slavery in ancient Greece, it can be a stimulating and accessible read.’

    Catarina Madeira Source: CADMO

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