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Author | : Rupert Matthews |
Publisher | : Arcturus Publishing |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2019-11-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1839402415 |
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This was Rome, a city of bloodshed and laughter, of food and starvation. But why was so much wealth, time and trouble lavished on free entertainments? The Age of the Gladiators explores many savage spectacles of Ancient Rome, many of which have become proverbial for their cruelty, bloodlust and glory. From Gladiator fights in grand amphitheaters to chariot racing at the Circus Maximus, Romans had their pick of extreme spectator sports. Rupert Matthews explores the development of these customs, from religious rites into opportunities to bolster political esteem. Were Romans truly free citizens, governed by a fair democracy? And if not, what part did these free entertainments play in the political chess game? This fascinating book reveals all.
Author | : Rupert Matthews |
Publisher | : Arcturus Publishing |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2005-01-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 184858475X |
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The great spectacles of ancient Rome have become proverbial for their cruelty, bloodlust and glory. In the arena, the games were savage and brutal. Gladiators fought each other to the death, wild animals were put to fight each other and criminals were executed by barbaric means. Military victories were marked by the Triumphs when generals pa...
Author | : Eckart Köhne |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 9780520227989 |
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Describes the events and games held in the amphitheaters, cicuses, and theaters in ancient Rome.
Author | : Kristen Banet |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 430 |
Release | : 2018-12-11 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781729481714 |
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Mave knows where she stands in life. She's an Andinna. A member of the winged, horned, and tailed warrior race that the Elvasi Empire defeated in the Hundred Year War and then enslaved. She's a slave, and has been one for a thousand years, the personal property of the Empress of the Elvasi Empire, since the end of the War. She's a gladiator, thrown onto the sands of the Colosseum to die, though it backfired on those who wanted her dead. She's the Champion of the Colosseum, and has been for roughly nine hundred years. All of these things have marked her as an outcast among her own people. Hated, distrusted, and despised, she knows the name of her people, but not much else. But she knows where she stands. Keeping her head down and her blades sharp has carried her this far, and she refuses to acknowledge the deepest wishes she holds in her heart. Those will only get her killed.Alone, she's stood against everything they have ever thrown at her, refusing to give them what they want.What Mave doesn't know is that it's all about to change. The Gladiator's Downfall is a 129,000+, full-length novel. Age of the Andinna is a reverse harem epic fantasy series. The female lead will collect her lovers as the series progresses.There is triggering content in this series including but not limited to: abuse, violence, mature language, and sexual content. It's recommended for mature audiences.
Author | : Ben Hubbard |
Publisher | : Amber Books Ltd |
Total Pages | : 423 |
Release | : 2015-08-14 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1782742786 |
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From Spartacus’s slave revolt to the real Emperor Commodus who liked to play at being a gladiator, from female gladiators to the great combats involving hundreds of exotic animals, Gladiator is a colourful, accessible study of the ancient world’s famous warrior entertainers.
Author | : Fik Meijer |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 292 |
Release | : 2007-03-06 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780312364021 |
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An analysis of the lives of ancient Rome's gladiators explores how they were both despised and hero-worshiped, chronicling how tens of thousands of gladiators perished publicly over the course of six hundred years.
Author | : Rupert Matthews |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Gladiators |
ISBN | : 9780572029234 |
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In ancient Rome, gladiators entertained audiences by battling each other -- sometimes to the death. Talk about awesome action Action Files: Gladiators introduces children to the colorful history of these brave warriors. The book brings history to life, explaining and illustrating the different types of gladiators, their armor and weapons, and much more. The 3-D lenticular cover, detailed fact book, information cards, reusable stickers, giant pull-out poster, and activities combine to make this an educational and entertaining read. An online component lets readers expand the fun onto the Internet.
Author | : Louise Park |
Publisher | : Marshall Cavendish |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780761444435 |
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Ancient and Medieval People profiles some of the fiercest warriors in history. Lean about their lives and times, notorious battles, and daring feats! In The Roman Gladiators, read about gladiators battles in the Colosseum. Learn about how gladiators trained, their armor and weapons, and gladiatorial games. Book jacket.
Author | : Roger Dunkle |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 403 |
Release | : 2013-09-13 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1317905202 |
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The games comprised gladiatorial fights, staged animal hunts (venationes) and the executions of convicted criminals and prisoners of war. Besides entertaining the crowd, the games delivered a powerful message of Roman power: as a reminder of the wars in which Rome had acquired its empire, the distant regions of its far-flung empire (from where they had obtained wild beasts for the venatio), and the inevitability of Roman justice for criminals and those foreigners who had dared to challenge the empire's authority. Though we might see these games as bloodthirsty, cruel and reprehensible condemning any alien culture out of hand for a sport that offends our sensibilities smacks of cultural chauvinism. Instead one should judge an ancient sport by the standards of its contemporary cultural context. This book offers a fascinating, and fair historical appraisal of gladiatorial combat, which will bring the games alive to the reader and help them see them through the eyes of the ancient Romans. It will answer questions about gladiatorial combat such as: What were its origins? Why did it disappear? Who were gladiators? How did they become gladiators? What was there training like? How did the Romans view gladiators? How were gladiator shows produced and advertised? What were the different styles of gladiatorial fighting? Did gladiator matches have referees? Did every match end in the death of at least one gladiator? Were gladiator games mere entertainment or did they play a larger role in Roman society? What was their political significance?
Author | : Arthur Koestler |
Publisher | : In the Hands of a Child |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 1939 |
Genre | : Rome |
ISBN | : |
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