The Roman Games: A Sourcebook (Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History)
Book Details
Author(s)
Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN
1405115696
ISBN-13
9781405115698
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#571,547
Category
History
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Description
This sourcebook presents a wealth of material relating to every aspect of Roman spectacles, especially gladiatorial combat and chariot racing.
- Draws on the words of eye-witnesses and participants, as well as depictions of the games in mosaics and other works of art.
- Offers snapshots of a day at the games and the life of a gladiator .
- Includes numerous illustrations.
- Covers chariot-races, water pageants, naval battles and wild animal fights, as well as gladiatorial combat.
- Combines political, social, religious and archaeological perspectives.
- Facilitates an in-depth understanding of this important feature of ancient life.
