"Marcus Sidonius Falx is just an average Roman citizen. Born of a relatively well-off noble family, he lives on a palatial estate in Campania, dines with senators and generals, and, like all of his ancestors before him, owns countless slaves"-- Provided by publisher.

"First published in Great Britain in 2014 by Profile Books Ltd."

Foreword / Mary Beard -- Author's note -- Commentator's note -- Introduction be the master -- How to buy a slave -- Getting the best from your slaves -- Sex and slaves -- What makes a good slave? -- The punishment of slaves -- When only torture will do -- Fun and games -- Remember spartacus! -- Setting slaves free -- The problem with freedmen -- Christians and their slaves -- Epilogue farewell!.