Roman Slavery Research Paper

One would be hard pressed in today’s society to come across an individual who does not believe slavery to be a harsh and cruel practice. To create and dominate an entire class and population of people is morally wrong; no one would argue this fact. However, as Rome built its flourishing empire, slavery made up the foundation and allowed Rome to come to its fruition and be the ancient superpower scholars study today. In the case of ancient Rome’s society slavery was a necessary practice. Rome’s ahead of its time advanced and prosperous society was built on the foundation of slavery. Throughout the Roman imperial development and expansion, the vast increase in wealth among Roman citizens and the constant positive growth of slavery revolutionized the economy. Imperial slaves played a pivotal role in Rome’s societal, economic and political advancement. Slavery within and around Rome had positive impacts as demonstrated by the growing labour supply, Roman societal attitude, manumission incentives, and the newfound life after manumission was achieved. Slavery for Rome provided …show more content…
Secondly, Rome’s labour market and slave supply will be examined with regards to its effects on the city’s economic conditions and vast growth. Next, this paper will examine the slave trade and slave market industry in and surrounding Rome and how it lead to increased Roman wealth. Fourthly, Roman attitudes regarding slavery and manumission will be discussed in context of having positive impacts on Roman society. Next, a slave’s position within society and a slave’s opportunity for advancement will be examined postulating the common belief that it was more favourable to be a slave in a higher position than it was to be a poorer free man. Lastly, this paper will be concluded with a brief summary of arguments and a restatement of the