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Book SynopsisThe enormous size of the Roman empire and the length of time it endured call for an understanding of the institutions which sustained it. In this book, Keith Hopkins, who is both classicist and sociologist, uses various sociological concepts and methods to gain insights into how traditional Roman institutions changed as the Romans acquired their empire.
Table of ContentsList of plates; List of tables; List of figures; Preface; Abbreviations; Maps; 1. Conquerors and slaves: the impact of conquering an empire on the political economy of Italy; 2. The growth and practice of slavery in Roman times; 3. Between slavery and freedom: on freeing slaves at Delphi; 4. The political power of eunuchs; 5. Divine emperors or the symbolic unity of the Roman empire; Bibliography; Supplementary bibliography; Index of subjects; Index of proper names.
