In ancient Rome, a slave was a person who was legally owned by another and lacked personal freedom and rights. Slaves could be bought, sold, or inherited and were employed in a wide range of roles, from household servants to laborers in mines and fields.
Slavery was an integral part of the Roman economy and society, with slaves making up a significant portion of the population.
The revolt led by Spartacus, a gladiator and former slave, in 73–71 BC was one of the most significant slave uprisings in Roman history. Though ultimately unsuccessful, it highlighted the harsh conditions and unrest among Rome’s slave population.
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