Isbn: 9780750939072 - spartacus: the myth and the man (4 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Today, the Western world's knowledge of the gladiator-slave Spartacus comes from the Kirk Douglas epic released in 1960. But did Spartacus really come close to changing the structure of the Roman world? Why and how did he come to be claimed as a proletariat hero by Marxists? Who was the real Spartacus? This vivid and exciting book traces the story of Spartacus through his slave hood in Rome and training as a gladiator, to the breakout which began when gladiators hacked at their guards with choppers and took to the hills. Initially the affair was regarded as a minor breakout but by the time the Roman praetor found them, Spartacus's rising had grown into an army of 3,000 men. With nothing to lose but their freedom, they slaughtered several of the Roman forces sent to capture them. It was not until the Senate sent Pompey, the 'young butcher' that Spartacus and his army were defeated, the survivors either crucified or returned to slavery. Pompey celebrated with days of festivities in Rome. And Spartacus? He has inspired films and a ballet, has been claimed as a political freedom fighter, and revolutionary hero, and has become a gay icon. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 8vo., 244pp. Sharp First Edition. Bound in black cloth with titles in gilt. Square, tight and clean throughout with little or no wear. Equally attractive unclipped dust-jacket, (£20.00), is fresh and bright with no chipping, creases, toning or tears. A beautiful collectable copy. …

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Good Jacket. First Edition. The copyright page has 'First Published in 2006'. No additional printings are indicated. Posted within 1 working day. Royal Mail Tracked 24 to UK. Tracked Airmail worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

1st Edition. Zustand: new. signed by the author 1st edition Sutton hardcover 2006 new book in new dw authors own book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse.