Spectacles ancient (359 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. 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.…

Zustand: Good. 4th. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. 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.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Zustand: New.

hardcover. Zustand: Good. Book is bent. Pages are clean.

hardcover. Zustand: Fine.

Zustand: Very Good.

Zustand: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Zustand: New. 192 pp., hardcover, new in a fine dust jacket. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Zustand: Good. 2001 reprint. Different cover design. Light scratches/some marks to cover. Light tanning/marks to textblock edges. Text very good.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good+. Gift inscription from author to Jenifer [Neils] on titlepage.; Xii, 288pp. 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.; 288 pages; Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. A new edition, with copious index, by William Hone. [v]-lxvii, 420 p. Half leather over marbled-paper covered boards. Significant rubbing to extremities, backstrip gilded, title panel loose at one corner but secure, backstrip faded, chipped, and rubbed, with loss at head and foot, hinges cracked but boards holding; marbled endpapers, front free endpaper loose but present, offsetting to title-page, else contents good. 740 grams.…

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 8vo (imperial). xii, 288 p.p. Paperback. Illustrations throughout. Slight bending to corners, otherwise a fine copy of book. Kyle is an internationally recognized expert on ancient sport and spectacle. he graduated from McMaster University in Canada and has been a proffessor at the University of Arlington in Texas since 1984.…

Hardcover. 8vo. pp: xii, 288. First edition. Original publisher's black boards with silver lettering at spine in original publisher's colour illustrated dust jacket. Some illustrations in black and white. ISBN: 0415096782 Dust jacket shows signs of shelfwear and is slightly creased along top and bottom edges. Small open tear with minimal paper loss at corner of front flap. Very small dent to centre of front board. Otherwise tight and internally perfectly clean copy. Near fine in very good minus dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. London: Methuen & Co., [n.d circa 1903]. LARGE FOLIO EDITION, MUCH ENLARGED AND CORRECTED. 322 pages. Fair.Hinges almost detached; tight textblock; pages fairly clean; exlibrary with usual marks; several pages loose; spine reinforced with tape; covers worn. SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE INTERESTING RARE AND COLLECTIBLE BOOKS. Illustrated (illustrator).…

paperback. Zustand: Good. Paperback. Pub Date :1957-12 Pages: 802 Publisher: People's Literature Publishing House sheets: 25.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 7-8 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

paperback. Zustand: New. Paperback Pages Number: 394 Language: Simplified Chinese. Publisher: New World Press; 1 edition (September 1. 2011). The Spectacles in Ancient (Value Gold Edition) Introduction: a taste of classic charm. tasting the essence of the classics gain historical wisdom to enhance the humanities. the history of Chinese fiction novel of the most widely banned once spread. The story is grotesque and absurd plot twists of fate. suffered unheard cases to listen to not listen. copy the human state of the .…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good+. No Dust Jacket. 1st Thus; reprint. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; Drawings; Ex-Library; 322 pages; Signed by Not signed; Ex-library. Illustrated brown cloth hardcovers with gilt lettering on spine. Spine is straight, binding secure. Wear to the edges and turn corners. Usual library stamps, marks and paste-downs present. Interior pages are clean and ivory. No dust jacket.…

Zustand: New.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Language:Chinese.Author:BEN SHE.Binding:SoftCover.Publisher:People's Sports.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Language:Chinese.Author:BAO WENG LAO REN JI.Binding.Publisher:Qi Lu Press.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Language:Chinese.Author:HUI QUN JU SHI.Binding.Publisher:Heilongjiang People's Publishing House.