The Gladiator: The Secret History Of Rome's Warrior Slaves by Alan Baker (Englis

Description: The Gladiator by Alan Baker Take "a lively, voyeuristic glimpse into the ancient world" of the gladiator (Publishers Weekly) FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Take "a lively, voyeuristic glimpse into the ancient world" of the gladiator (Publishers Weekly). 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 Romes 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 in gripping detail a day at the bloody games. Alan Baker reveals the techniques of the training school, then sets us ringside to witness the torturous battles between bulls, lions, jaguars, and battle-hardened human beings. With each breathtaking scene, the complex culture of world that created and adored these bloody games between man and beast comes into clear focus.A work of history that reads like fiction, The Gladiator brings to life Spartacus, Commodus, Caligula, and all of the other memorable players of the nearly thousand-year-long gladiatorial era. Author Biography Alan Baker is the author of three previous books. He lives in Hove, England. Details ISBN0306811855 Author Alan Baker Short Title GLADIATOR Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 0306811855 ISBN-13 9780306811852 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2002 Imprint Da Capo Press Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Residence ENK Birth 1951 Illustrations black & white illustrations Subtitle The Secret History Of Romes Warrior Slaves Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780306811852 UK Release Date 2002-10-17 AU Release Date 2002-10-17 NZ Release Date 2002-10-17 US Release Date 2002-10-17 Publisher Hachette Books Publication Date 2002-10-17 DEWEY 796.80937 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:7025010;

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