The Roman Games Historical Sources in Translation
by Futrell, AlisonEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-01-30
Publisher(s): Wiley
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Summary
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.
Author Biography
Alison Futrell is Associate Professor of Roman History at the University of Arizona in Tucson and author of Blood in the Arena: The Spectacle of Roman Power (1997). Her current research interests are in representations of gender and power, both in the ancient past and in modern popular culture. Her recent projects include the cultural history of Spartacus and a monograph on Barbarian Queens.
Table of Contents
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| Preface | ix | ||||
| Acknowledgments | xi | ||||
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| Timeline of Roman History | 222 | (7) | |||
| Glossary of Terms and Names | 229 | (3) | |||
| Notes | 232 | (13) | |||
| Suggestions for Further Reading | 245 | (3) | |||
| Index | 248 |
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