The Gladiator: The Secret History of Rome's Warrior Slaves
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Gladiator: The Secret History of Rome's Warrior Slaves
By (Author) Alan Baker
Ebury Publishing
Ebury Press
2nd September 2002
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Ancient history
Other performing arts
Slavery, enslaved persons and abolition of slavery
796.80937
Physical Properties
Paperback
224
Width 126mm, Height 198mm, Spine 14mm
156g
Description
A vivid and gripping portrait of the Roman empire's heroic warrior slaves Alan Baker weaves an extraordinary, vivid picture of Roman life as his compelling and evocative history tells the story of Rome's most notable gladiators. They were condemned and feared by emperors, slaughtered and adored by the masses and worshipped by their female fans, yet their lives were invariably violently short. Whether their enemy was a starved tiger or a battle-hardened criminal, their numbered days were dark and bloody. Yet men gave up their wealth and freedom to become gladiators and noble-women gave up their positions to be with them. The Gladiator illuminates the extraordinary lives of Spartacus, Commodus, Eppia and others - bringing the same energy and passion to the page that Ridley Scott's cinematic triumph bough to the screen.
Reviews
Full of fascinating anecdotes...Baker's writing vividly captures the scenes * Good Book Guide *
Author Bio
Alan Baker was born in Birmingham in 1964 and studied English at the University of Reading.
