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Southern Institutes; Or an Inquiry Into the Origin and Early Prevalence of Slavery and the Slave-Trade (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the origins of slavery and how laws shaped its spread across ancient and modern nations. This rigorous study helps you see the historical roots and legal threads behind a long-standing institution.
From ancient Egypt to the legal codes of Greece and Rome, this book collects analysis and data to trace how slavery emerged, was sustained, and transformed over time. It also surveys how early religious and civil systems dealt with master–slave relations, and how these ideas evolved through the middle ages into modern debates. The work aims for a practical, fact-focused account rather than polemics, offering readers a clear view of the institution’s history and its social impact.
What you will learn includes a broad sweep of topics—from the origins of slavery as a social and legal system to its treatment in Hebrew, Greek, and Roman contexts; from Christian and medieval perspectives to the modern questions of abolition and national policy. The book also analyzes how laws, customs, and economic forces shaped the lives of enslaved people and their masters across different eras and regions.
- How slavery began and why it persisted in early societies
- Key differences among Hebrew, Greek, and Roman slavery and their legal bases
- Influences of Christian teachings and medieval law on the practice
- Arguments surrounding abolition and the moral, political, and legal debates
Ideal for readers of history, law, and social studies who want a clear, source-based overview of slavery’s origins and evolution.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of slavery, tracing its origins to the earliest days of human civilization. The author argues that slavery arose out of necessity, as a way to spare the lives of captives taken in war. Over time, slavery became a fundamental institution in many societies, with laws and regulations governing the treatment of slaves. The book examines slavery in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages, as well as its prevalence in the United States and other parts of the world. The author also discusses the moral and ethical questions surrounding slavery, and the arguments for and against its abolition. This thought-provoking book offers a comprehensive overview of a complex and controversial topic, shedding light on its historical, social, and philosophical implications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330570425_0
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