Gladiator by Konstantin Nossov

Gladiator by Konstantin Nossov

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.

A powerful survey. . offering the newest research on gladiators to revise the standard perception of their combat, equipment, and lives and social status. -Bookwatch The richest knowledge of the history of this most interesting phenomenon-the history of the Roman arena where, in blood and gold, magnificent performances developed, which devoured enormous sums of money and took away the lives of thousands of human beings and animals. The book is based on a huge amount of ancient resources, as well as the newest findings and research. -Michael Gorelik, author of The Warriors of Eurasia

Konstantin Nossov is a noted researcher on ancient and medieval arms, armor, fortresses, and warfare as well as the author of numerous books on these subjects—including Ancient and Medieval Siege Weapons (Lyons Press).

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ISBN 13	9780762773930
ISBN 10	0762773936
Title	Gladiator
Author	Konstantin Nossov
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Rowman & Littlefield
Year published	2011-10-04
Number of pages	208
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