9780265975084 - Mémoire sur l'Affranchissement des Esclaves par Forme de Vente A une Divinité, d'Après les Inscriptions de Delphes (Classic Reprint) de Foucart, Paul François (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book sheds light on the ancient practices of slavery and manumission, as revealed through 214 inscriptions from the renowned Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Dating from the 3rd century BCE, these inscriptions unveil a complex and evolving system of emancipation. The author meticulously examines the legal and social factors surrounding these transactions, providing valuable insights into the lives of enslaved individuals and their quest for freedom. Through a close analysis of these inscriptions, the book explores the interplay between religious devotion and societal norms, ultimately revealing the intricate dynamics of slavery and freedom in ancient Greece. 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.