Are there any modern historians that share their opinions on Spartacus, specifically if he was a slave or not?

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I've read the ancient sources and I was wondering if any recent hisorians have stated their views. I want to establish a better understanding as I'm doing my personal research on Spartacus.

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Out of interest, where did you find this idea that he might not have been a slave? Spartacus was definitely a slave.