Gladiator: The Roman Fighter's [Unofficial] Manual

Nonfiction, History, Military, Other
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Author: Philip Matyszak ISBN: 9780500771723
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Publication: April 15, 2011
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Language: English
Author: Philip Matyszak
ISBN: 9780500771723
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication: April 15, 2011
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Language: English

An entertaining yet factual insider's guide: how to become a gladiator, hone your fighting skills, and thrill the crowds in the Colosseum.

So you think you’d like to be a gladiator? Find out how to get thousands to idolize you as the strongest, meanest fighter in the Roman empire. Win fame and fortune in one of Rome’s most glamorous locations, in the presence of the emperor himself. Who wouldn’t kill for a job like that?

This handy guide tells you everything you need to know before you step out to fight for your life in front of a roaring crowd:

  • Why you should become a gladiator
  • How to join the most glamorous—yet lethal—profession on earth
  • Who will try to kill you, and with what
  • Which arena of the empire is the right one for you
  • When and how often you will fight
  • What happens before, during, and after a duel

Combining the latest research with modern reconstructions, Gladiator helps you experience firsthand the spectacular yet brutal life and death of the most iconic figure of ancient Rome.

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An entertaining yet factual insider's guide: how to become a gladiator, hone your fighting skills, and thrill the crowds in the Colosseum.

So you think you’d like to be a gladiator? Find out how to get thousands to idolize you as the strongest, meanest fighter in the Roman empire. Win fame and fortune in one of Rome’s most glamorous locations, in the presence of the emperor himself. Who wouldn’t kill for a job like that?

This handy guide tells you everything you need to know before you step out to fight for your life in front of a roaring crowd:

Combining the latest research with modern reconstructions, Gladiator helps you experience firsthand the spectacular yet brutal life and death of the most iconic figure of ancient Rome.

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