Gladiator: The Roman Fighter's (Unofficial) Manual

Gladiator: The Roman Fighter's (Unofficial) Manual

by PhilipMatyszak (Author)

Synopsis

Experience at first hand the spectacular, brutal life and savage death of the most iconic figure of ancient Rome.This manual will take the reader from the first faltering steps over the threshold of gladiator school, and through training to become a `man of the sword'. Find out how to get thousands to idolize you as the strongest, meanest fighter in the Roman empire. Learn why you should become a gladiator, how to join the profession, who will try to kill you (and what with), which arena of the empire is right for you, when and how often you will fight and what happens before, during and after the bout.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 208
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 28 Feb 2011

ISBN 10: 0500051674
ISBN 13: 9780500051672
Book Overview: You want to be a gladiator? This book has everything you need to know before you step out to fight for your life in front of a roaring crowd!

Media Reviews
'Offers tongue-in-cheek advice on how to cut it in the amphitheatre ... brings home the horror of the spectacles' - Current Archaeology
Author Bio
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary.