The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece, Volume 3 (of 3)

"The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece, Volume 3" by James Augustus St. John is a historical study focusing on the intricacies of ancient Greek society, particularly the widespread practice of slavery. The book explores the beginning of slavery, how slaves were treated, and how it impacted society, while pointing out the differing views on slavery held by Greeks in places such as Sparta and Athens. It looks at the different kinds of work slaves did, both at home and in public, and discusses the few legal protections they had. Overall, the book paints a picture of this important part of ancient Greek life, analyzing its historical meaning and the different opinions people had about it back then.