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Examines the Roman games focusing on the practicalities of entertainment and architectural venues. This book offers an introduction to the main forms of spectacle in the Roman world, their nature, context and social importance. It also includes a section which reviews the modern reception of Roman spectacles, especially those involving gladiators.
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Spectacle in the Roman World, J. C. Coulston, Hazel Dodge
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- 2011
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- Title
- Spectacle in the Roman World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- J. C. Coulston, Hazel Dodge
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 1853996963
- ISBN13
- 9781853996962
- Category
- Social sciences, History
- Description
- Examines the Roman games focusing on the practicalities of entertainment and architectural venues. This book offers an introduction to the main forms of spectacle in the Roman world, their nature, context and social importance. It also includes a section which reviews the modern reception of Roman spectacles, especially those involving gladiators.