Cruelty and civilization: The Roman games
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Published by Barnes & Noble Books, 1998
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- Title
- Cruelty and civilization: The Roman games
- Author
- Roland Auguet
- Publisher
- Barnes & Noble Books
- Publication year
- 1998
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0760709270
- ISBN 13
- 9780760709276
- Item weight
- 14 ounces
- Dimensions
- 7x5x1
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.
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.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
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