Slavery After Rome, 500-1100

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Exploring the evolution of slavery and serfdom in early medieval Western Europe, this book examines the complex dynamics of slave-taking and slave-trading. It delves into various circumstances leading to enslavement, such as debt and crime, as well as instances of voluntary servitude. By providing a comprehensive historical account, it sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of European history following the fall of the Roman Empire.