How to Manage Slaves

"How to Manage Slaves" is a unique handbook from an ancient human resources manager. Under the author's name - the Roman aristocrat Marcus Sidonius Falx - is a well-known expert on Ancient Rome, a lecturer at the University of Cambridge, and a PhD, Jerry Toner. The book is based on numerous authentic sources and describes all aspects of Roman slavery: the acquisition of slaves; initial training and orientation; the system of motivation, including physical punishments and food restrictions; the role and place of family relationships. The book will be of particular interest to those who work with people.