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The Gladiator: The Secret History Of Rome´s Warrior Slaves
Alan Baker
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Condemned and yet feared by emperors, almost certain to be slaughtered and yet adored by the masses, the gladiator was the superstar of his day. His existence was invariably short and violent, improved only faintly by the prospect of honor, wealth, and public attention. Yet men gave up their freedom to become gladiators, noblewomen gave up their positions to elope with them, and Emperors risked death to fight them. This thrilling popular history of ancient Rome's gladiators charts the evolution of the games introduces us to the legendary fighters, trainers, and emperors who participated in the violent sport and re-creates ... Read more
Condemned and yet feared by emperors, almost certain to be slaughtered and yet adored by the masses, the gladiator was the superstar of his day. His existence was invariably short and violent, improved only faintly by the prospect of honor, wealth, and public attention. Yet men gave up their freedom to become gladiators, noblewomen gave up their positions to elope with them, and Emperors risked death to fight them. This thrilling popular history of ancient Rome's gladiators charts the evolution of the games introduces us to the legendary fighters, trainers, and emperors who participated in the violent sport and re-creates ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Hachette Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780306811852
SKU
V9780306811852
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About Alan Baker
Alan Baker is the author of three previous books. He lives in Hove, England.
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