Cruelty and Civilization: The Roman Games
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Book Overview
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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:041510453X
ISBN13:9780415104531
Release Date:October 1994
Publisher:Routledge
Length:244 Pages
Weight:0.85 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.4" x 8.5"
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Good book for subject not often covered in detail
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I found this to be a good book for a subject in studies of ancient Rome that is not often covered in detail.
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