9781853996962-1853996963-Spectacle in the Roman World (Classical World)

Spectacle in the Roman World (Classical World)

ISBN-13: 9781853996962
ISBN-10: 1853996963
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Hazel Dodge
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
Format: Paperback 104 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781853996962
ISBN-10: 1853996963
Edition: Illustrated
Author: Hazel Dodge
Publication date: 2011
Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
Format: Paperback 104 pages

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Spectacle in the Roman World (Classical World) (ISBN-13: 9781853996962 and ISBN-10: 1853996963), written by authors Hazel Dodge, was published by Bristol Classical Press in 2011. With an overall rating of 4.4 stars, it's a notable title among other Rome (Ancient Civilizations History, Italy, European History, World History, Sociology) books. You can easily purchase or rent Spectacle in the Roman World (Classical World) (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Rome books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.43.

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Gladiatorial combat, animal displays, naumachiae (staged naval battles) and spectacular executions were all an important part of Roman culture. The provision of a wide range of purpose-built buildings (from theatres to amphitheatres to circuses) as venues across the empire is testimony to the popularity and significance of these displays. This book offers an introduction to the main forms of spectacle in the Roman world (human and animal combat, chariot racing, aquatic displays), their nature, context and social importance. It will explore the vast array of sources, from literary to archaeological material, that informs the subject. It will examine the spectacles with special emphasis on their physical setting, and will also consider the variation in the provision of venues and their context across the Empire. A final section will review the modern reception of Roman spectacles, especially those involving gladiators.

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