gladiators

Explains what the gladiators of ancient Rome were and describes several aspects of this form of "entertainment, " including fighting styles, clothing and equipment, training, and the structure and class-based seating of stadiums; and tells the story of Spartacus.

Describes the daily life of a gladiator, offering information on participants, training, weapons, and competitions. Includes color illustrations, a glossary, and further resources.

This book describes the history of gladiators, including types of armor, use of animals, amphitheaters, and how the practice fit into Roman society for almost 700 years.

"From a smelly watering hole deep in the heart of the Serengeti to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, join Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends as they gear up to be gladiators! Only if they win the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom. But do Julius and his pals have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive?"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about the dangerous life of a Gladiator in the time of the Roman Empire.

"Journey back in time to the days of the mighty Roman Empire. Join Cato, the young son of a merchant, as he and his best friend Titus watch the triumphal parade of the emperor, cheer on their favorite team in the chariot races, and sneak into the Colosseum to witness the violent clash of the gladiators. Along the way, you can solve the mystery of how our hero ends up surrounded by pigs at the story's end. It's a bloody, muddy adventure in one of history's greatest empire."--Page [4] cover.

Featuring fact boxes and Web sites, this book explores the different types of gladiators of ancient Rome, including the weapons they used for protection and the arenas they fought in.

The slave and gladiator Spartacus has been the subject of myth making in his own time and of movie making in ours. Aldo Schiavone brings him squarely into the arena of serious history. Spartacus emerges here as the commander of an army, whose aim was to incite Italy to revolt against Rome and to strike at the very heart of the imperial system.

"Travel back to ancient Rome with time-traveling brothers Arthur and Finn as they try to convince a powerful gladiator to escape certain death in the Roman arena"--.

Because the Roman Army was so large, they had to be very serious about punishing those who broke the rules. For disobeying an order, a soldier would get as many as 200 lashes with a whip. And deserters? They were stoned or beaten to death. These penalties sound harsh in today's world, but they can tell readers a lot about life during the Roman Empire! Dreadful deaths and creative killings offer a unique lens through which to examine a major historical period.