Gladiators at Pompeii (Hardback)(Italian)
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Short Description for Gladiators at Pompeii Illustrated with striking Pompeian depictions of these ancient combatants, Gladiators at Pompeii presents a complete picture of the gladiators of the Roman Empire and the highly organized and regulated tournaments in which they competed. Luciana Jabobelli reveals the latest evidence on the best-documented categories of gladiators, their origins, social status, equipment, and training. Originally s...
Full description- Publisher: L'Erma Di Bretschneider
- Published: 31 December 2003
- Format: Hardback 128 pages
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- Categories: Classical History / Classical Civilisation | Archaeology
- ISBN 13: 9788882652494 ISBN 10: 8882652491
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Full description for Gladiators at Pompeii
Illustrated with striking Pompeian depictions of these ancient combatants, Gladiators at Pompeii presents a complete picture of the gladiators of the Roman Empire and the highly organized and regulated tournaments in which they competed. Luciana Jabobelli reveals the latest evidence on the best-documented categories of gladiators, their origins, social status, equipment, and training. Originally staged for the funeral rights of prominent Roman citizens, gladiatorial games eventually became a tool for career politicians to both gain popularity and appease the often turbulent masses. While most gladiators were slaves or prisoners of war forced into a career of battle, others were criminals or free men from prominent families who aspired to fame and fortune. Surprisingly, there are even records of women gladiators.
