The Gladiator: The Secret History of Rome's Warrior Slaves - Couverture rigide

Baker, Alan

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0091878802 ISBN 13 : 9780091878801

Editeur : Ebury Press, 2000

Synopsis

A dramatic, vivid picture of Roman life, this evocative history tells stories of the extraordinary gladiators, trainers and emperors that participated in history's most violent game. Among the historical characters featured are: Spartacus, Celadus the Thracian, Caligula and Nero.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Alan Baker weaves an extraordinary, vivid picture of Roman life as his compelling and evocative history tells the story of Rome's most notable gladiators. They were condemned and feared by emperors, slaughtered and adored by the masses and worshipped by their female fans, yet their lives were invariably violently short.

Whether their enemy was a starved tiger or a battle-hardened criminal, their numbered days were dark and bloody. Yet men gave up their wealth and freedom to become gladiators and noble-women gave up their positions to be with them. The Gladiator illuminates the extraordinary lives of Spartacus, Commodus, Eppia and others - bringing the same energy and passion to the page that Ridley Scott's cinematic triumph bough to the screen.

Revue de presse

"Full of fascinating anecdotes...Baker's writing vividly captures the scenes" (Good Book Guide)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ebury Press
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0091878802
• ISBN 13: 9780091878801
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 216
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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