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From the high-walls and cheering crowds of the Coliseum to the dark dungeons where prisoners spent their last peaceful moments, Konstantin Nossov brings the world of the Roman gladiator to life.
Using the latest research, Konstantin reconstructs the history of these men who battled for the entertainment of the masses, covering the evolution of gladiatorial combat, the types of gladiator, their equipment, their way of life, and their social status. Although most gladiators were slaves, who fought and died at the whims of the crowd, many were able to elevate their status and their lives through victories in the arena to become as popular as today's superstar athletes. Gladiators came from almost every walk of Roman life, from slaves and prisoners forced to fight to volunteers and even nobles who relished the opportunity to test their martial skills.
This book covers all aspects of these warriors and paints an intimate portrait of their complex, dangerous and often deadly lives.
Table of Contents
Chronology
Historical background
Recruitment
The Revolt of Spartacus, 73-71 BC
We who are about to die - the condemned criminals
Acquisition of fighters
Danaos - a new recruit
Daily life
Accommodation
Social life and daily routine
Organisation of the schools throughout the empire
Training
Appearance and dress
Undergarments
Fabric body protection
Metal leg and arm defence
Parade armour
Helmets and headgeat
The Thracian
The myrmillo
The retiarius
The secutor
Other types of gladiator
Stage hands and arena equipment
Weapons and shields
Gladiator psychology
The rudius
The gladiator in combat
The build-up
The parade in the arena: early morning
The venation: beast hunting
The afternoon show: the noxii
The familia gladiatoria
Retirement
Chances of survival
Colour plate commentary
Re-enactment
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 25 Oct 2001 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 64 |
| ISBN | 9781841762999 |
| Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
| Illustrations | 50 b/w; 8 col |
| Dimensions | 248 x 184 mm |
| Series | Warrior |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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