Savagery in Sandals: The Gladiators of Ancient Rome (eBook)

Various (Autor)

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2024
138 Seiten
Read Books Ltd. (Verlag)
9781528755788 (ISBN)

Infos

Through the historical writings of classic scholars, poets, and commentators, Savagery in Sandals sheds a light on the world of the gladiatorial games and the lives of Ancient Rome’s most renowned gladiators.

Established in the birth of the Roman Empire, the gladiator holds an almost mythological stance in the modern understanding of Ancient Rome. In a world where life and death often hung in the balance, the games reflect the savage values, politics, and social dynamics of the period. This collection of essays and extracts takes a deeper look at the history of gladiators, from the origin of the games, the architecture of the arenas, and the rules of combat, to the extraordinary individuals who were forced to give their lives the entertainment of the masses.

Savagery in Sandals presents different takes on the gladiators of the Roman Empire throughout the ages. Including essays from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, this volumes exposes the struggles and triumphs of these fighters to the enduring legacy of their barbaric profession. A perfect collection for history enthusiasts and those with an interest in the culture of ancient Rome, offering readers a chance to witness the grandeur and brutality of Rome’s most infamous games.

Inhalt

The Gladiators of Ancient Rome: An Introduction, The Dying Gladiator: A Poem by Lord Byron, Gladiators: A Dictionary Definition, The Statue of the Dying Gladiator: A Poem by Felicia Hemans, Gladiators: A Slave Sport?, Sources of Supply: An Increase in Demand, The Arena: Places of Exhibition and Types of Shows, The Show: Advertising, Popularity, Victory, and Defeat, The Fight: Weapons and Armour, Graffiti: Gladiators Preserved in Time, Gladiator School: Fight or Die, Gladiators and Women, Gladiators and Suicide, A List of Gladiators Mentioned in History, Spartacus: A Collection of Writings, Commodus: A Collection of Writings, Priscus and Verus: Fragments in History, Hermes: Fragments in History, Bibliography.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.10.2024
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte / Antike
• Schlagworte: colosseum spartacus swords emperor commodus slaves • fighting died die christian conquer battles bound • first legion last top military rise rebel war spqr • great short adults gift women female mary beard • military game outfit type fact gaul list centurion • real flavian amphitheater life training schools • roman famous gladiator names fights weapons lives
• ISBN-13: 9781528755788 / 9781528755788