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What an excellent idea. One problem: what records do you suggest we use that shows the breakdown by empire of the total and per capita ownership of slaves?
by Kaizyn 19y ago
What an excellent idea. One problem: what records do you suggest we use that shows the breakdown by empire of the total and per capita ownership of slaves?
- ivankirigin 19y agoThe populations are roughly known. In the roman empire, I think the numbers were something around 1:2:2 for citizens, regulars, and slaves. It's also difficult to measure wealth. Should we use gold? Rate of technological advancement would probably be the best measure. There are a fair number of records from ancient times, with huge holes.