Gladiators by Stephen Wisdom

Gladiators by Stephen Wisdom

The gladiatorial games of the Roman world comprised battle for entertainment and slaughter for profit. Although notorious for the use of prisoners of war, conquered slaves and condemned criminals as dispensable 'extras', some did volunteer for the gladiatorial profession. Spectacle was everything: combatants were encouraged to draw their opponents' blood and prolong death. For citizen and caesar, the gladiators created drama through their violence - and the public loved them for it. This title relates how men, and women too, came to find themselves in the arena. As well as detailing the various types of gladiator, their weaponry and equipment, it reveals what training and daily life was like for each - and how this culminated in their stepping into the arena.

Stephen Wisdom's interest in history was first awakened through his involvement with medieval drama, an interest that continues to influence his writing and illustrating career. An experienced re-enactor, he believes that a historical drama can educate just as well as a textbook, and he has undertaken a variety of historical roles. Based in a quiet village in England, he currently devotes himself to writing, sculpture, and making armour.

Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

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ISBN 13	9781841762999
ISBN 10	1841762997
Title	Gladiators
Author	Stephen Wisdom
Series	Warrior
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Osprey Publishing
Year published	2001-10-25
Number of pages	64
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