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9781405115698: The Roman Games: Historical Sources in Translation
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ISBN 10 : 1405115696 ISBN 13 : 9781405115698
Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2005

Synopsis

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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À propos de l'auteur

Alison Futrell is Associate Professor of Roman History at the University of Arizona in Tucson and author of Blood in the Arena: The Spectacle of Roman Power (1997). Her current research interests are in representations of gender and power, both in the ancient past and in modern popular culture. Her recent projects include the cultural history of Spartacus and a monograph on Barbarian Queens.

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Éditeur
Wiley-Blackwell
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1405115696
ISBN 13 
9781405115698
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
270
Éditeur
Futrell Alison
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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