The Roman gladiators / by Louise Park and Timothy Love.

Author/creator Park, Louise, 1961-
Other author Love, Timothy.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, 2009.
Description32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cm.
Subjects

SeriesAncient and medieval people
Park, Louise, 1961- Ancient and medieval people. ^A1016722
Contents Who were the Roman gladiators? -- The development of the gladiatorial games -- Training to be a gladiator -- Spotlight on Ludus Magnus -- Types of gladiators -- Gladiator weapons and armour -- In profile: Flamma -- Roman amphitheatres -- Spotlight on the Colosseum -- Emperor gladiators -- In profile: Emperor Commodus -- Attitudes towards the gladiatorial games -- In profile: Spartacus -- The decline of the Roman gladiator -- Glossary.
Scope and content "An introduction to the history and lifestyle of Roman gladiators"--Provided by publisher.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2008055775
ISBN9780761444435
ISBN0761444432

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner TRC Nonfiction 796 P2197R ✔ Available Place Hold