 The Roman Games: Historical Sources in Translation
ISBN: 978-1-4051-1568-1
Hardcover
272 pages
February 2006, Wiley-Blackwell
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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.
* 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.
