Research Catalog

Title

The Roman games : a sourcebook / Alison Futrell.

Author

Futrell, Alison, 1962-

Publication

Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub., 2006.

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Details

Description

xii, 253 p. : ill.; 26 cm.

Summary

• "This sourcebook presents a wealth of material that casts light on the tradition of Roman spectacle, with special focus on gladiatorial combat and chariot racing. Drawing on literary descriptions, inscriptions, reliefs, mosaics, and archaeological features, The Roman Games offers a range of political, social, and religious perspectives. Featuring the accounts of eyewitnesses and participants, the book reconstructs the experience of "a day at the games" and the expectations of "the life of a gladiator." The editor provides historical framework and analytical commentary for each of the entries, as well as a glossary of technical terms and a timeline to give additional context for students and general readers."--Jacket.
• "This sourcebook presents a wealth of material that casts light on the rich tradition of Roman spectacle, with special focus on gladiatorial combat and chariot racing. Drawing on literary descriptions, inscriptions, reliefs, mosaics, and archaeological features, The Roman Games offers a range of political, social, and religious perspectives. Featuring the accounts of eyewitnesses and participants, the book reconstructs the experience of 'a day at the games' and the expectations of 'the life of a gladiator.' The editor provides historical framework and analytical commentary for each of the entries, as well as a glossary of technical terms and a timeline to give additional context for students and general readers."--Page 4 of cover.

Series Statement

Blackwell sourcebooks in ancient history

Uniform Title

Blackwell sourcebooks in ancient history.

Subjects

• History
• Rome > Social life and customs
• Amphitheaters > Rome
• Games > Social aspects > Rome
• Games > Rome > History

Genre/Form

History

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

The politics of the arena -- The venue -- A day at the games -- The life of the gladiator -- Christians and the arena -- Chariot races and water shows.

ISBN

• 1405115688 (hbk. : alk. paper)
• 1405115696 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• 9781405115681
• 9781405115698

LCCN

^^2005013068

OCLC

• 60323172
• SCSB-11823752

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library