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CRUELTY AND CIVILIZATION: The Roman Games
by Auguet, Roland
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- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 041510453X
- ISBN 13
- 9780415104531
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London: Routledge. Very Good. 1994. Softcover. 041510453X . Crease to front wrap. ; 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. ; 222 pages .
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- Bookseller
- Ancient World Books (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32579
- Title
- CRUELTY AND CIVILIZATION: The Roman Games
- Author
- Auguet, Roland
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 041510453X
- ISBN 13
- 9780415104531
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1994
- Keywords
- 041510453X, GAMES, Roman History, GLADIATORS, Social & Cultural, Classical Greek & Roman
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