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Step back to ancient Rome and explore a gladiatorial world shrouded in legend and history. This book offers a clear, readable look at the events and figures that shaped the last great shows of gladiators, the politics of the Roman Empire, and the dramatic clashes between rivals and barbarians.
The text sketches Rome’s heroic age, the rise and fall of leaders, and the vivid scenes that surrounded the arena. It blends narrative history with dramatic moments, showing how public spectacles intersected with power, faith, and ordinary life in the empire. Readers will follow long journeys through time and place, from Italy’s cities to the heart of Rome, and witness the moral and political drama that surrounded the gladiatorial games.
- Learn how gladiatorial shows began, how they were funded, and why they mattered to Roman citizens.
- Meet the surrounding figures—from emperors to bishops—who influenced Rome’s fate during this era.
- See the way public ceremony, punishment, and pardon intersect in a city on the edge of upheaval.
- Get a feel for the atmosphere of ancient Rome, including streets, temples, and the theater of power.
Ideal for readers of history and ancient Rome who want a brisk, readable account of the era’s battles, politics, and public spectacles.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book journeys back in time to the days of ancient Rome, a period of intense cruelty and dramatic spectacle, to examine the origins and evolution of gladiatorial contests. The author traces the development of these brutal events from their humble beginnings as funerary rites to their transformation into grand public spectacles that captivated the Roman populace. Along the way, the book delves into the lives of famous gladiators like Spartacus, whose heroic rebellion against Roman rule captured the imagination of millions. The author also explores the ethical and moral implications of these contests, shedding light on the complex relationship between violence, entertainment, and the human spirit. Ultimately, this book provides a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of one of the most fascinating and disturbing aspects of ancient Roman history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330745922_0
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The Last Gladiatorial Show (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2015
ISBN 10 : 1330745922
ISBN 13 : 9781330745922
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 298 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25847175/1
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