A good position for a slave was also enjoyed by those employed in the homes of the rich ( familia urbana), such as chefs, hairdressers and educators. Athenian slaves, who run, for example, a craft workshop, had some freedom, provided that they gave the owner a certain sum of money from all the influence. In the “slave society” there was a clear difference in life, depending on the profession they were engaged in. On Creative Commons Attribution license - On the same terms 3.0. Former patriarchal slavery evolved into productive slavery, in which the profit from the slave’s work became significant. According to the Romans, the slave was simply an insignificant object that could be replaced if necessary. First, it did not have to be paid unlike small-scale peasants, moreover, you did not have to answer for his death. As I mentioned, the benefits of having a slave in plots of land began to be noticed. Such a huge demand for slaves was mainly caused by the development of the latifundial economy and the creation of huge landed estates. This activity was mainly carried out by privateers in the Mediterranean, and sometimes even Romans. The huge demand for this social layer has led to the creation of a new profession, engaged in the hunt for people. Over time, however, the slave became a commodity, a thing ( nullius) that could be bought on the market. So far, the main source of the influx of slaves was war. The turning point in the concept of slavery turned out to be the turn of the 3rd and 2nd century BCE. For example, the main Caton Elder charged its slaves for each intercourse with slaves. The benefits of employing unpaid slaves encouraged the senatorial aristocracy to pursue further expansion and profit from it. The average plot required almost a few dozen slaves to work. It was associated with the creation of larger agricultural assets, focused on the labor-intensive economy of vine and olives. Intensive conquest created ideal conditions for the development of slavery. What is worth noting, however, the slave initially had a guaranteed position in the family, and even the right to participate in its cults and traditions. The growing number of slaves led to the fact that their role in the economic life of the state began to increase. With the economic development of Rome, the number of slaves supplied by continuous wars began to increase. However, the first certified sources date from the early republic period. The beginnings of slavery are certainly related to the reign of monarchs. You could become a slave ( servi) by birth, as a prisoner of war or prey, when you were caught by slave traders or sold by your own family, or if you could not repay your debts. Slavery ( servitudo) in ancient Rome was a widespread issue. Na licencji Creative Commons Uznanie autorstwa - Na tych samych warunkach 3.0.
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