{"product_id":"the-roman-games-historical-sources-in-translation-paperback","title":"The Roman Games: Historical Sources in Translation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlison Futrell\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis sourcebook presents a wealth of material relating to every aspect of Roman spectacles, especially gladiatorial combat and chariot racing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws on the words of eye-witnesses and participants, as well as depictions of the games in mosaics and other works of art.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers snapshots of \"a day at the games\" and \"the life of a gladiator\".\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes numerous illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers chariot-races, water pageants, naval battles and wild animal fights, as well as gladiatorial combat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombines political, social, religious and archaeological perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacilitates an in-depth understanding of this important feature of ancient life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sourcebook presents a wealth of material that casts light on the rich tradition of Roman spectacle, with special focus on gladiatorial combat and chariot racing. Drawing on literary descriptions, inscriptions, reliefs, mosaics, and archaeological features, \u003ci\u003eThe Roman Games\u003c\/i\u003e offers a range of political, social, and religious perspectives. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing the accounts of eyewitnesses and participants, the book reconstructs the experience of \"a day at the games\" and the expectations of \"the life of a gladiator.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe editor provides historical framework and analytical commentary for each of the entries, as well as a glossary of technical terms and a timeline to give additional context for students and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlison Futrell\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Roman History at the University of Arizona in Tucson and author of \u003ci\u003eBlood in the Arena: The Spectacle of Roman Power\u003c\/i\u003e (1997). Her current research interests are in representations of gender and power, both in the ancient past and in modern popular culture. Her recent projects include the cultural history of\u003ci\u003e Spartacus\u003c\/i\u003e and a monograph on\u003ci\u003e Barbarian Queens\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 9.7 x 6.82 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42718421647423,"sku":"9781405115698","price":118.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9add1fd21d8f2d71035f868b455d82cc.webp?v=1765081881","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-roman-games-historical-sources-in-translation-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}