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.

The Roman Games: Historical Sources in Translation

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This sourcebook presents a wealth of material relating to every aspect of Roman spectacles, especially gladiatorial combat and chariot racing.... Read more

    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 13/12/2005
    ISBN13: 9781405115681, 978-1405115681
    ISBN10: 1405115688

    Number of Pages: 272

    Non Fiction , History

    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.

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