Slavery in the Roman World

In *Slavery in the Roman World*, Sandra Joshel offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of how slavery fundamentally shaped Roman society and culture. Drawing on diverse sources including literature, law, and material culture, Joshel examines the legal status of slaves, the stages of their sale, and their complex relationships with slaveholders. The book richly details slaves' social and family lives, as well as their material conditions—food, clothing, and housing—vividly locating them in specific daily environments, from kitchens and workshops to owners’ bedrooms and vineyards. Richly illustrated and based on rigorous scholarship, this accessible account is an essential resource for introductory students of the ancient Mediterranean world.

Archival Categorization Notes

This literature has been indexed under the primary pillar of Ancient Rome. It was manually vetted for the Read For Truth database because it provides educational insights into Everyday Life, assisting researchers in locating established secondary research within this specific taxonomy.