by Barry Strauss (Author)
The story of the most famous revolt of the ancient world, and its legendary leader, Spartacus the Gladiator. Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator who started a prison breakout with 74 men, armed with kitchen knives. It grew into a full scale rebellion against Rome, the most famous slave revolt in history. With an army of gladiators, ex-slaves and other desperadoes, he managed to defeat a succession of Roman armies and bring the Republic to its knees.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: Reprint
Publisher: W&N
Published: 18 Mar 2010
ISBN 10: 0753826984
ISBN 13: 9780753826980
Book Overview: The story of the most famous revolt of the ancient world, and its legendary leader, Spartacus the Gladiator.