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University of Pennsylvania Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of Pennsylvania Press, 2005-04-13. Paperback. Used:Good.

Univ of Pennsylvania Pr, 2005. Paperback. New. 209 pages. 8.00x5.50x0.75 inches.

Paperback / softback. New. New Book; Fast Shipping from UK; Not signed; Not First Edition; Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome is a complete and comprehensive investigation of the rise, function, and pageantry of wild and domesticated animals as household pets and as fodder for entertainment in the Roman world.

Paperback / softback. New. Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome is a complete and comprehensive investigation of the rise, function, and pageantry of wild and domesticated animals as household pets and as fodder for entertainment in the Roman world.

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Paperback / softback. New. Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome is a complete and comprehensive investigation of the rise, function, and pageantry of wild and domesticated animals as household pets and as fodder for entertainment in the Roman world.

University of Pennsylvania Press, 2005-05-11. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Manchester University Press, 1937. Illustrated with eight plates, octavo, pp xiv, 209, endpapers slightly marked, otherwise very clean internally, red cloth slightly dull and very slightly worn, ina dustwrapper which is sl;ightly worn frayed and age-toned. [Deadly combat between gladiators is perhaps the best-known example of public entertainment offered in the Roman world. Wild and domesticated animals were also a part of these extravagant shows, and the elaborate presentation—or sometimes butchery—of creatures to gild an official's magnificence was among the most common forms of public diversion. Pitting bulls against bears, lions against Christians and criminals, elephants against rhinoceroses or parading large numbers of giraffe or zebras, the games devised by the Romans ranged from astonishing to brutally cruel. It is now difficult to comprehend the pleasure that huge crowds took from the death or struggle of animals and people, but the history of the role of animals in ancient Rome… Read More

Manchester University Press, 1937. red bds with dampstained edges on back and front, approx 3cm strip down one side of each. 3 press clippings of jennison on endpapers: obituary; notification of funeral; revue of this book. Owners name to fep. pencil marks and stain from glue partially coming through on back of fep. 209pp. text VG. jacket is in 2 pieces; one is front fly and front cover, cover has edges frayed, and areas of loss notably top left hand corner, with partial loss of titles: back cover and fly are frayed with several tears extending upto 5cm.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good +/Fair. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.