Globe Pequot / Lyons Press
Pages: 208
978-0-7627-7393-0 • Paperback • October 2011 • $19.95 • (£14.99)
Konstantin Nossov is a noted researcher on ancient and medieval arms, armor, fortresses, and warfare as well as the author of numerous books on these subjects—including Ancient and Medieval Siege Weapons (Lyons Press).
“A powerful survey . . . offering the newest research on gladiators to revise the standard perception of their combat, equipment, and lives and social status.” —Bookwatch
“The richest knowledge of the history of this most interesting phenomenon—the history of the Roman arena where, in blood and gold, magnificent performances developed, which devoured enormous sums of money and took away the lives of thousands of human beings and animals. The book is based on a huge amount of ancient resources, as well as the newest findings and research.” —Michael Gorelik, author of The Warriors of Eurasia
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The definitive history of the brutal fighters of ancient Rome
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Ancient Rome