Gladiator
Rome's Bloody Spectacle
by Konstantin Nossov
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Gladiator
From the high walls and cheering crowds of the Roman Coliseum to the dark dungeons where prisoners spent their last moments, Konstantin Nossov brings the world of the Roman gladiator to life. Using the latest research, he reconstructs the history of these men who battled for the entertainment of the masses, covering the evolution of gladiatorial combat, types of gladiators, their equipment, their way of life and their social status. Although most gladiators were slaves, many were able to elevate their status through victories in the arena to become as popular as today’s superstar athletes.
Fully illustrated with photographs and reconstructions, Gladiator takes an unprecedented look at an enigmatic yet persistently popular phenomenon.
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Osprey Publishing, Ltd. ( November 01, 2009 )
Item #: 85-8854
ISBN: 9781846034725
Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 9.5 x 0.52 inches
Product Weight: 32.0 ounces
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