The Way of the Gladiator (Paperback)

Daniel P. Mannix

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Idioma: inglés

Editorial: Open Road Media, New York, 2024

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Paperback. The book that inspired the stories of Gladiator & Gladiator II: Step into the ring with this classic, in-depth account of the ancient Romans' obsession with the bloody and brutal games."[The Way of the Gladiator is] this crazy, tawdry, wild book about the Coliseum. It hardwired in my brain the absolute similarities between who we are and who we were." -David Franzoni, Academy Awardnominated screenwriter of Gladiator and producer of Gladiator IIOriginally published under the title Those About to Die. "If you can imagine a superior American sports writer suddenly being transported back in time to cover the ancient Roman games, you will have some idea of the flavor and zest of The Way of the Gladiator," said the Los Angeles Times about Daniel P.Mannix's century-by-century-and nearly moment-by-moment-narrative of the Roman Empire's national institution. Putting the games in the context of Rome's rise and dramatic fall, Mannix captures all the history, planning, and savage pageantry that went into creating the first spectator sports. The games began in 238 BC as nearly county fairlike entertainment, with trick riding, acrobats, trained animals, chariot racing, and athletic events. The contests then evolved into slave fights thanks to wealthy patricians Marcus and Decimus Brutus, who wanted to give their father an unforgettable funeral by reviving an old tradition. What the brothers wrought, Rome devoured, demanding even greater violence to satisfy the bloodlust of the crowd. Architectural wonders in themselves, massive arenas like Circus Maximus and the Colosseum were built, able to host sea battle reenactments on actual water. Successful gladiators found fame, fortune-and freedom. But as Rome began to fall in the fifth century, so did the games, devolving into nothing more than pointless massacres. In the end, millions of humans and animals were sacrificed in barbaric displays. What were once ceremonies given in honor of gods met an inglorious fate, yet they still captivate-in book and in film-the imagination of people today. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Título
The Way of the Gladiator (Paperback)
Autor
Daniel P. Mannix
Editorial
Open Road Media, New York
Año de publicación
2024
Estado
new
Encuadernación
Paperback
Idioma
inglés
ISBN 10
1504090888
ISBN 13
9781504090889

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