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

Name: The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece, Volume 3 (of 3)
Author: James Augustus St. John

By James Augustus St. John

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This volume surveys the social and economic fabric of ancient Greece, beginning with the origins, varieties, and everyday realities of servitude and serfdom, contrasting regional systems and tracing how war, trade, and piracy supplied captive labour and shaped treatment and legal status. It then turns to commerce and industry, detailing the condition of the poor and a wide range of trades — food production, textiles, metalwork, construction, leatherwork, artisans, mining, and navigation — and examines regional commercial networks, exports and imports across the Mediterranean and beyond, closing with funeral customs and a comprehensive index.

About the Author

James Augustus St. John

James Augustus St. John was a 19th-century English writer and historian, best known for his extensive works on ancient cultures and travel literature. His notable contributions include "The History of the Manners and Customs of Ancient Greece," a comprehensive three-volume exploration of Greek society, which delves into the customs, traditions, and daily life of ancient Greeks. St. John's other significant work, "The Lives of Celebrated Travellers," offers insights into the lives and adventures of notable explorers, reflecting his interest in travel and cultural exchange. His writings are characterized by a blend of historical detail and narrative style, contributing to the understanding of both ancient and contemporary societies.