[Ancient Warrior Guide 01] • Gladiator

[Ancient Warrior Guide 01] • Gladiator
Authors
Matyszak, Philip
Publisher
Thames Hudson
Tags
history
ISBN
9780500771723
Date
2011-04-15T00:00:00+00:00
Size
69.91 MB
Lang
en
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So you think you’d like to be a gladiator? Find out how to get thousands to idolize you as the strongest, meanest fighter in the Roman empire. Win fame and fortune in one of Rome’s most glamorous locations, in the presence of the emperor himself. Who wouldn’t kill for a job like that?

This handy guide tells you everything you need to know before you step out to fight for your life in front of a roaring crowd:

Why you should become a gladiator

How to join the most glamorous—yet lethal—profession on earth

Who will try to kill you, and with what

Which arena of the empire is the right one for you

When and how often you will fight

What happens before, during, and after a duel

Combining the latest research with modern reconstructions, Gladiator helps you experience firsthand the spectacular yet brutal life and death of the most iconic figure of ancient Rome.