Gladiator: The Roman Fighter's [Unofficial] Manual
Jun 2014 · Thames & Hudson
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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:
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
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 fo...
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Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of numerous books on the ancient world, including Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World, The Greek and Roman Myths, and Ancient Magic.
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of numerous books on the ancient world, including Forgotten Peoples of the Ancient World, The Greek and Roman Myths, and Ancient Magic.
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