Emperors And Gladiators
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Emperors And Gladiators
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Author : Thomas Wiedemann
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-03-11
Emperors And Gladiators written by Thomas Wiedemann and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-03-11 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Of all aspects of Roman culture, the gladiatorial contests for which the Romans built their amphitheatres are at once the most fascinating and the most difficult for us to come to terms with. They have been seen variously as sacrifices to the gods or, at funerals, to the souls of the deceased; as a mechanism for introducing young Romans to the horrors of fighting; and as a direct substitute for warfare after the imposition of peace. In this original and authoritative study, Thomas Wiedemann argues that gladiators were part of the mythical struggle of order and civilisation against the forces of nature, barbarism and law breaking, representing the possibility of a return to new life from the point of death; that Christian Romans rejected gladiatorial games not on humanitarian grounds, but because they were a rival representation of a possible resurrection.
Emperors And Gladiators
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Emperors And Gladiators written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Games categories.
Emperors And Gladiators
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Author : Anita Ganeri
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Emperors And Gladiators written by Anita Ganeri and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Occupations categories.
The best job to have in the Roman Empire was Emperor but as this book shows there were many other trades and professions. One of the hardest jobs was that of a gladiator - they often had very short careers.
Gladiators And Caesars
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Author : Eckart Köhne
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000-01-01
Gladiators And Caesars written by Eckart Köhne and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Describes the events and games held in the amphitheaters, cicuses, and theaters in ancient Rome.
The Emperor Commodus
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Author : Geoff W. Adams
language : en
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Release Date : 2013
The Emperor Commodus written by Geoff W. Adams and has been published by Universal-Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This work establishes the various perspectives surrounding and emanating from the Roman Emperor Commodus. Included are an in-depth analysis of his major influences as a child/youth, particularly in relation to his family, as well as a discussion of the influences that had occurred in Rome and while in the provinces, despite the frequent denial of any positive attributes towards him within the works of many late Republican authors. Adams analyses the progression of influences and events throughout the life of the infamous emperor in order to clearly establish Commodus' perspectives about not only the Principate, but also how his role within Roman society was clearly influenced by the ideals of his more well-received predecessors (the 'Five Good Emperors' - Edward Gibbon). It is intended that this work will not only appeal to an academic audience but also interested students and laymen who have an interest in one of the most intriguing and infamous characters of the Ancient World.
The Roman Gladiators
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Author : Louise Park
language : en
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Release Date : 2010
The Roman Gladiators written by Louise Park and has been published by Marshall Cavendish this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Ancient and Medieval People profiles some of the fiercest warriors in history. Lean about their lives and times, notorious battles, and daring feats! In The Roman Gladiators, read about gladiators battles in the Colosseum. Learn about how gladiators trained, their armor and weapons, and gladiatorial games. Book jacket.
The Romans
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Author : Captivating History
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-04-28
The Romans written by Captivating History and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-28 with categories.
It is probably the greatest story in all history: how the people in a tiny village on the Tiber River took over the entire known world of its day and developed brilliant literature.
The Gladiator
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Author : Alan Baker
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2008-11-05
The Gladiator written by Alan Baker and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-05 with History categories.
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 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.
The Day Commodus Killed A Rhino
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Author : Jerry Toner
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2015-01-05
The Day Commodus Killed A Rhino written by Jerry Toner and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-05 with History categories.
In ancient times, the Roman games—that heady cocktail of mass slaughter, gladiatorial combat, and chariot racing—made strong political, social, and cultural statements. The Roman emperor Commodus wanted to kill a rhinoceros with a bow and arrow, and he wanted to do it in the Colosseum. Commodus’s passion for hunting animals was so fervent that he dreamt of shooting a tiger, an elephant, and a hippopotamus; his prowess was such that people claimed he never missed when hurling his javelin or firing arrows from his bow. For fourteen days near the end of AD 192, the emperor mounted one of the most lavish and spectacular gladiatorial games Rome had ever seen. Commodus himself was the star attraction, and people rushed from all over Italy to witness the spectacle. But this slaughter was simply the warm-up act to the main event: the emperor was also planning to fight as a gladiator. Why did Roman rulers spend vast resources on such over-the-top displays—and why did some emperors appear in them as combatants? Why did the Roman rabble enjoy watching the slaughter of animals and the sight of men fighting to the death? And how best can we in the modern world understand what was truly at stake in the circus and the arena? In The Day Commodus Killed a Rhino, Jerry Toner set out to answer these questions by vividly describing what it would have been like to attend Commodus’ fantastic shows and watch one of his many appearances as both hunter and fighter. Highlighting the massive logistical effort needed to supply the games with animals, performers, and criminals for execution, the book reveals how blood and gore were actually incidental to what really mattered. Gladiatorial games played a key role in establishing a forum for political debate between the rulers and the ruled. Roman crowds were not passive: they were made up of sophisticated consumers with their own political aims, which they used the games to secure. In addition, the games also served as a pure expression of what it meant to be a true Roman. Drawing on notions of personal honor, manly vigor, and sophisticated craftsmanship, the games were a story that the Romans loved to tell themselves about themselves.
Gladiators
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Author : Joanne Mattern
language : en
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Release Date : 2009-08-01
Gladiators written by Joanne Mattern and has been published by Carson-Dellosa Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Read A Graphic Illustrated Book About Gladiators, The Fiercest Warriors Of Roman Times.