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Gladiators Game Book
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Author : Stan Nicholls
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Gladiators Game Book written by Stan Nicholls and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Gladiators (Television program) categories.
Based on the TV game-show, Gladiators, this book combines elements of the show with the role-playing game book formula. Readers seek to establish their potential as Champion Gladiators, and can then start again, working through the book choosing different sets of options.
Gladiators Game Book
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Author : Alistair Hemming
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Gladiators Game Book written by Alistair Hemming and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with categories.
Based on the TV game-show, Gladiators, this book combines elements of the show with the role-playing game book formula. Readers seek to establish their potential as Champion Gladiators, and can then start again, working through the book choosing different sets of options.
Gladiators
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Author : Roger Dunkle
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-13
Gladiators written by Roger Dunkle and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-13 with History categories.
The games comprised gladiatorial fights, staged animal hunts (venationes) and the executions of convicted criminals and prisoners of war. Besides entertaining the crowd, the games delivered a powerful message of Roman power: as a reminder of the wars in which Rome had acquired its empire, the distant regions of its far-flung empire (from where they had obtained wild beasts for the venatio), and the inevitability of Roman justice for criminals and those foreigners who had dared to challenge the empire's authority. Though we might see these games as bloodthirsty, cruel and reprehensible condemning any alien culture out of hand for a sport that offends our sensibilities smacks of cultural chauvinism. Instead one should judge an ancient sport by the standards of its contemporary cultural context. This book offers a fascinating, and fair historical appraisal of gladiatorial combat, which will bring the games alive to the reader and help them see them through the eyes of the ancient Romans. It will answer questions about gladiatorial combat such as: What were its origins? Why did it disappear? Who were gladiators? How did they become gladiators? What was there training like? How did the Romans view gladiators? How were gladiator shows produced and advertised? What were the different styles of gladiatorial fighting? Did gladiator matches have referees? Did every match end in the death of at least one gladiator? Were gladiator games mere entertainment or did they play a larger role in Roman society? What was their political significance?
Gladiator
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Author : Konstantin Nossov
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-10-04
Gladiator written by Konstantin Nossov and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-04 with History categories.
From the author of Ancient and Medieval Siege Weapons comes an eye-opening new look at one of the most popular spectacles of ancient Rome. This detailed, fascinating guide covers every aspect of the gladiator phenomenon from the types of equipment the different classes of gladiator used to the high place in society these sportsmen came to occupy.
Gladiators Pirates And Games Of Trust
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Author : Haim Shapira
language : en
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Release Date : 2017-02-14
Gladiators Pirates And Games Of Trust written by Haim Shapira and has been published by Watkins Media Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-14 with Business & Economics categories.
"One of the best Decision Making and Game Theory books of all time." —Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn founder) and Nassim Nicholas Taleb (author of Black Swan), BookAuthority An accessible, light-hearted exploration of Game Theory—what it is, why it’s important, and how it can help us in our daily lives Game Theory is the mathematical formalization of interactive decision-making—it assumes that each player's goal is to maximize his/her benefit, whatever it may be. Players may be friends, foes, political parties, states, or any entity that behaves interactively, whether collectively or individually. One of the problems with game analysis is the fact that, as a player, it’s very hard to know what would benefit each of the other players. Some of us are not even clear about our own goals or what might actually benefit us. In Gladiators, Pirates, and Games of Trust, Haim Shapira shares humorous anecdotes and insightful examples to explain Game Theory, how it affects our daily lives, and how the different interactions between decision-makers can play out. In this book, you will: • Meet Nobel Laureate John F. Nash and familiarize yourself with Nash equilibrium • Learn the basic ideas of the art of negotiation • Visit the gladiators’ ring and apply for a coaching position • Build an airport and divide inheritance • Issue ultimatums and learn to trust • Review every aspect of the prisoner’s dilemma and learn about the importance of cooperation • Learn how statistics bolster lies • And much more
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.
Cruelty And Civilization
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Author : Roland Auguet
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-11-12
Cruelty And Civilization written by Roland Auguet and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-12 with History categories.
Roland Auguet examines the Roman taste for blood and considers what the games, that strange combination of Cruelty and Civilization, reveal about the Roman mentality. He shows how the great spectacles became a part of city life - they were awaited with impatience, everyone discussed them, some applauded the action in the arena, while others booed frantically. This book provides an exciting history of gladiators, chariot racing and other games as well as an investigation of their function and significance within society. It is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the Romans' violent form of entertainment.
The Age Of Gladiators
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Author : Rupert Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Release Date : 2019-11-07
The Age Of Gladiators written by Rupert Matthews and has been published by Arcturus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-07 with History categories.
This was Rome, a city of bloodshed and laughter, of food and starvation. But why was so much wealth, time and trouble lavished on free entertainments? The Age of the Gladiators explores many savage spectacles of Ancient Rome, many of which have become proverbial for their cruelty, bloodlust and glory. From Gladiator fights in grand amphitheaters to chariot racing at the Circus Maximus, Romans had their pick of extreme spectator sports. Rupert Matthews explores the development of these customs, from religious rites into opportunities to bolster political esteem. Were Romans truly free citizens, governed by a fair democracy? And if not, what part did these free entertainments play in the political chess game? This fascinating book reveals all.
Gladiators
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Author : Tenzing Kernan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-08-08
Gladiators written by Tenzing Kernan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-08 with categories.
Complete game and rule-book for 'Gladiators' an fast paced dice game of medieval arena combat. Create a rookie gladiator. Challenge your friends to battle. Easy to learn. Play for minutes or hours.
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.