hardback, octavo, a very good tightly bound copy in a near fine pictorial dust wrapper, small label of a previous owner to front pastedown else the text remains clean and unmarked, b&w illustrations, 222pp.

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Title

Cruelty and Civilization : The Roman Games

Publisher

Routledge, United Kingdom

Publication Date

1994

Language

English

ISBN 10

0415104521

ISBN 13

9780415104524

Binding

hardback

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Near Fine

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Archaeology

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Synopsis

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.

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Auguet, Roland

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