gladiators

An introduction to gladiators of ancient Rome, and their culture, values, enemies, and history.

Describes the lives of Gladiator warriors, including their training, weapons, and fighting techniques.

"Describes the construction and history of the Colosseum, the largest oval amphitheater in the center of Rome, Italy"--OCLC.

The mysterious box that Ranger the golden retriever found in the garden transports him back to first century Rome, where he must rescue Marcus, a young servant boy, and Quintus, a volunteer gladiator, from the brutal world of the Colosseum.

"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.

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.