Gladiators: Fighting to the Death in Ancient Rome (Casemate Short History) by Bishop, M. C - 2017-10-19

Casemate, 2017-10-19. Paperback. Like New. 0.3900 7.6800 4.9200.

Casemate, 2017-10-19. Paperback. Like New. 0.3900 7.6800 4.9200.

Casemate. Used - Very Good. Pap. Minor shelf wear. Very Good.

Casemate, 2017. Paperback. New. New softcover in glossy printed wraps. Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Includes index, timeline, glossary, photos, and illustrations. 160 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. The gladiator is one of the most enduring figures of Ancient Rome. Heroic, though of lowly status, they fought vicious duels in large arenas filled with baying crowds. The survivor could be either executed (the famous 'thumbs down' signal) or spared at the whim of the crowd or the Emperor. Few lasted more than a dozen fights, yet they were a valuable asset to their owners. But how did they fight and how did their weapons and techniques develop? Who were they? This book gives an entertaining overview of the history of the gladiator, debunking some myths along the way. We learn about the different forms of combat, and the pairings which were designed to carefully balance the strengths and weaknesses of one against the other. The retiarii (with nets) were… Read More

Paperback. Very Good.

Casemate. New. New and unused. paperback New Ships fast! 2017

Casemate Pub & Book Dist Llc, 2017. Paperback. New. 159 pages. 8.00x5.50x0.50 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. This expert introduction explores the world of the gladiator in Ancient Rome: their weapons, fighting techniques and armour. The cult of the gladiator is explored, alongside their less glamorous fates which more often than not ended in violent death.

Havertown, Casemate, 2017. Softcover. Good.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.