The Age of Gladiators by Rupert Matthews

  •
1 1

The Age of Gladiators by Rupert Matthews

Checking stock...
Checking stock...
Proud to be B-Corp

Our business meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. In short, we care about people and the planet.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free delivery in Australia
  • Supporting authors with AuthorSHARE
  • 100% recyclable packaging
  • Proud to be a B Corp – A Business for good

The Age of Gladiators by Rupert Matthews

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.

You might also like

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781789508468
ISBN 10 1789508460
Title The Age of Gladiators
Author Rupert Matthews
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Arcturus Editions
Year published 2020-04-30
Number of pages 240
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.