Spectacles ancient (412 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Good. The elaborate and inventive slaughter of humans and animals in the arena fed an insatiable desire for violent spectacle among the Roman people. Donald G. Kyle combines the words of ancient authors with current scholarly research and cross-cultural perspectives, as he explores * the origins and historical development of the games * who the victims were and why they were chosen * how the Romans disposed of the thousands of resulting corpses * the complex religious and ritual aspects of institutionalised violence * the particularly savage treatment given to defiant Christians. This lively and original work provides compelling, sometimes controversial, perspectives on the bloody entertainments of ancient Rome, which continue to fascinate us to this day.…

Etat : Good. 4th. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Etat : Good. The elaborate and inventive slaughter of humans and animals in the arena fed an insatiable desire for violent spectacle among the Roman people. Donald G. Kyle combines the words of ancient authors with current scholarly research and cross-cultural perspectives, as he explores * the origins and historical development of the games * who the victims were and why they were chosen * how the Romans disposed of the thousands of resulting corpses * the complex religious and ritual aspects of institutionalised violence * the particularly savage treatment given to defiant Christians. This lively and original work provides compelling, sometimes controversial, perspectives on the bloody entertainments of ancient Rome, which continue to fascinate us to this day.…

Etat : acceptable. USED book in ACCEPTABLE condition. Cover and pages are in tact but may show creases, tears, water damage, handwriting, underlining, or highlighting. May be missing dust jacket. Supplemental items such as access codes and CDs not guaranteed.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Etat : Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition.

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition. Clean with little to no signs of wear or markings highlights.

Etat : good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

Etat : New.

hardcover. Etat : Good. Book is bent. Pages are clean.

hardcover. Etat : Fine.

Etat : Very Good.

Soft Cover. Etat : Very Good. Reprint. Reprint in soft cover format, large 8vo, 288pp, photo illustrations, card covers; VG Copy Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition.

Etat : very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Etat : New. 192 pp., hardcover, new in a fine dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Etat : Good. 2001 reprint. Different cover design. Light scratches/some marks to cover. Light tanning/marks to textblock edges. Text very good.

Softcover. Etat : Very Good+. Gift inscription from author to Jenifer [Neils] on titlepage.; Xii, 288pp. The elaborate and inventive slaughter of humans and animals in the arena fed an insatiable desire for violent spectacle among the Roman people. Donald G. Kyle combines the words of ancient authors with current scholarly research and cross-cultural perspectives, as he explores* the origins and historical development of the games* who the victims were and why they were chosen* how the Romans disposed of the thousands of resulting corpses* the complex religious and ritual aspects of institutionalised violence* the particularly savage treatment given to defiant Christians. This lively and original work provides compelling, sometimes controversial, perspectives on the bloody entertainments of ancient Rome, which continue to fascinate us to this day.; 288 pages; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. A new edition, with copious index, by William Hone. [v]-lxvii, 420 p. Half leather over marbled-paper covered boards. Significant rubbing to extremities, backstrip gilded, title panel loose at one corner but secure, backstrip faded, chipped, and rubbed, with loss at head and foot, hinges cracked but boards holding; marbled endpapers, front free endpaper loose but present, offsetting to title-page, else contents good. 740 grams.…

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Etat : Fine. 8vo (imperial). xii, 288 p.p. Paperback. Illustrations throughout. Slight bending to corners, otherwise a fine copy of book. Kyle is an internationally recognized expert on ancient sport and spectacle. he graduated from McMaster University in Canada and has been a proffessor at the University of Arlington in Texas since 1984.…

Hardcover. 8vo. pp: xii, 288. First edition. Original publisher's black boards with silver lettering at spine in original publisher's colour illustrated dust jacket. Some illustrations in black and white. ISBN: 0415096782 Dust jacket shows signs of shelfwear and is slightly creased along top and bottom edges. Small open tear with minimal paper loss at corner of front flap. Very small dent to centre of front board. Otherwise tight and internally perfectly clean copy. Near fine in very good minus dust jacket.…

Cloth. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. This work presents the author's opinion on the public displays of the Roman Empire--the games of the arena, the execution of criminals, the civic veneration of the emperor--that they offer a plausible context for reading Revelation, that Revelation shares a preoccupation with matters of spectatorship, domination, and masculinity. The book contains notes, a bibliography, and an index. Dust jacket is in mylar. This copy is clean and solid. Appears to be unread.…

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. London: Methuen & Co., [n.d circa 1903]. LARGE FOLIO EDITION, MUCH ENLARGED AND CORRECTED. 322 pages. Fair.Hinges almost detached; tight textblock; pages fairly clean; exlibrary with usual marks; several pages loose; spine reinforced with tape; covers worn. SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE INTERESTING RARE AND COLLECTIBLE BOOKS. Illustrated (illustrateur).…

Uk-B Format Paperback. Etat : Very Good. This book is a fascinating exploration of the spectacles of death in ancient Rome. The author, Donald G. Kyle, draws on a wealth of evidence to construct a vivid picture of the violence and mortality that were an integral part of Roman society. With a focus on the social and historical context of these spectacles, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject.The book is written in clear and engaging English, and is illustrated with a variety of images that help to bring the subject to life. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Rome, death and dying, and violence in society. The ISBN-13 is 9780415248426, and the book is in the format of a uk-B Format Paperback with 300 pages.; 10.00 x 8.00 x 4.00.…

paperback. Etat : Good. Paperback. Pub Date :1957-12 Pages: 802 Publisher: People's Literature Publishing House sheets: 25.