ISBN: 9781405807395 - gladiators: violence and spectacle in ancient rome (6 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. 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: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition. 2008. First Edition. x, 398pp.Black and white images. "Just as modern sports exemplify the world view of those who play and watch them, so a study of the Roman gladiatorial contest can help us to understand the values and attitudes of a society which has had enormous influence on the development of western civilisation. In this detailed investigation of every aspect of the games, from the selection, training and maintenance of the gladiators to the role of sponsors and the spectacular staging of the later games, Roger Dunkle shows how as the games expanded to include staged animal hunts and the executions of convicted criminals and prisoners of war they became a powerful propaganda tool for the Roman Empire. As well as entertainment, the crowd received a powerful message about the nature of Roman power: the wars which had won her an empire, the far-flung territories from which exotic beasts for the hunts were brought, and the inevitability of Roman justice for all who dared to challenge her authority. A final chapter on gladiators in film demonstrates that the games, despite occasional distortions by film-makers, have retained their power to fascinated and entertain." Some damage to bottom edge of the upper board, and small tear in bottom right corner of the front of the dust jacket. Dust jacket and book are in otherwise excellent condition, and all contents are tight and clean with no inscription. Dust jacket is wrapped in a removable protective plastic cover.…

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 408 pages. 9.29x6.14x1.34 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBJD; HBLA; WST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 164 x 28. Weight in Grams: 758. . 2008. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.