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Study of the nature and role of gladiatorial contests within ancient Roman culture
Author : Thomas E. J. Wiedemann
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 39,66 MB
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 9780415121644
Study of the nature and role of gladiatorial contests within ancient Roman culture
Author : Thomas Wiedemann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 25,28 MB
Release : 2002-03-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1134990405
Of all aspects of Roman culture, the gladiatorial contests for which the Romans built their amphitheatres are at once the most fascinating and the most difficult for us to come to terms with. They have been seen variously as sacrifices to the gods or, at funerals, to the souls of the deceased; as a mechanism for introducing young Romans to the horrors of fighting; and as a direct substitute for warfare after the imposition of peace. In this original and authoritative study, Thomas Wiedemann argues that gladiators were part of the mythical struggle of order and civilisation against the forces of nature, barbarism and law breaking, representing the possibility of a return to new life from the point of death; that Christian Romans rejected gladiatorial games not on humanitarian grounds, but because they were a rival representation of a possible resurrection.
Author : Thomas Wiedemann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 32,33 MB
Release : 2002-03-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1134990391
Of all aspects of Roman culture, the gladiatorial contests for which the Romans built their amphitheatres are at once the most fascinating and the most difficult for us to come to terms with. They have been seen variously as sacrifices to the gods or, at funerals, to the souls of the deceased; as a mechanism for introducing young Romans to the horrors of fighting; and as a direct substitute for warfare after the imposition of peace. In this original and authoritative study, Thomas Wiedemann argues that gladiators were part of the mythical struggle of order and civilisation against the forces of nature, barbarism and law breaking, representing the possibility of a return to new life from the point of death; that Christian Romans rejected gladiatorial games not on humanitarian grounds, but because they were a rival representation of a possible resurrection.
Author : Eckart Köhne
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 33,3 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780520227989
Describes the events and games held in the amphitheaters, cicuses, and theaters in ancient Rome.
Author : Garrett Ryan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 17,52 MB
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1633887030
Why didn't the ancient Greeks or Romans wear pants? How did they shave? How likely were they to drink fine wine, use birth control, or survive surgery? In a series of short and humorous essays, Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants explores some of the questions about the Greeks and Romans that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has answered in the classroom and online. Unlike most books on the classical world, the focus is not on famous figures or events, but on the fascinating details of daily life. Learn the answers to: How tall were the ancient Greeks and Romans? How long did they live? What kind of pets did they have? How dangerous were their cities? Did they believe their myths? Did they believe in ghosts, monsters, and/or aliens? Did they jog or lift weights? How did they capture animals for the Colosseum? Were there secret police, spies, or assassins? What happened to the city of Rome after the Empire collapsed? Can any families trace their ancestry back to the Greeks or Romans?
Author : Fik Meijer
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 36,2 MB
Release : 2007-03-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780312364021
An analysis of the lives of ancient Rome's gladiators explores how they were both despised and hero-worshiped, chronicling how tens of thousands of gladiators perished publicly over the course of six hundred years.
Author : Georgie Lee
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 32,33 MB
Release : 2012-01-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1426893124
Rome, 41 AD Livia Duronius is driven to seek out a gladiator after watching him triumph in the Colosseum. His touch arouses a sense of hope she hasn't felt since Rome fell under the tyrannical rule of Caligula—and her late husband betrayed her. Though in danger of losing more than her heart, she vows to see him again, even after she learns her uncle has arranged her marriage to a senator. Senator Titus Marius cannot resist indulging in a passionate encounter with the veiled woman who waits for him after the games, though he faces execution if his true identity is discovered. Bound by honor to wed another, and embroiled in a plot to free Rome from madness, he never expects to see the mystery woman again. When the fates reunite them in the marriage bed, Titus vows to protect Livia at all costs—even from the lecherous eyes of the emperor... 17,000 words
Author : Captivating History
Publisher :
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 27,47 MB
Release : 2021-04-27
Category :
ISBN : 9781637163078
It is probably the greatest story in all history: how the people in a tiny village on the Tiber River took over the entire known world of its day and developed brilliant literature.
Author : History Brought Alive
Publisher : History Brought Alive
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 37,37 MB
Release :
Category : History
ISBN :
The Roman Empire may have fallen thousands of years ago, but the lessons and the legacy left behind lives on to this day From a tiny settlement on the banks of the Tiber River, Rome grew into a colossal, unstoppable force. At its peak, The Empire dominated the world from Europe, West Asia, North Africa, and many more territories. Never again would the world see such an influential power. In this epic narrative, History Brought Alive presents an intriguing dive into Roman History, Legends, Facts, Myths and much more. Covering thousands of years the study of Roman history is vast and complex. Much like the Ancient Romans themselves, in order to study them, we need to follow structure and have an open mind. By doing so, we can begin to unlock the secrets of The Roman Empire In the first part of this book you will find; The timeline of Roman history - How did it all begin? And how did it end? Characters - Any serious study of Rome has to begin with a look at the Emperor's, Gladiators and the Characters that shaped it’s destiny. Life in Ancient Rome - What was it like? Then, in part two and onwards you will find; Military - The Roman military was amongst the most powerful in the world. How did they get that way? The victory and defeat. Mythology - Delve into the fascinating world of Roman mythology. The fall of The Empire All of this, and much, much more in an enjoyable to read format! So if you're looking for a definitive history of The Roman Empire, then this is the book!
Author : Donald G. Kyle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 49,52 MB
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : History
ISBN : 1134862725
The elaborate and inventive slaughter of humans and animals in the arena fed an insatiable desire for violent spectacle among the Roman people. Donald G. Kyle combines the words of ancient authors with current scholarly research and cross-cultural perspectives, as he explores * the origins and historical development of the games * who the victims were and why they were chosen * how the Romans disposed of the thousands of resulting corpses * the complex religious and ritual aspects of institutionalised violence * the particularly savage treatment given to defiant Christians. This lively and original work provides compelling, sometimes controversial, perspectives on the bloody entertainments of ancient Rome, which continue to fascinate us to this day.