An introduction to the life of a Roman gladiator told in the context of the Roman games. There is a description of a gladiator's background, his training programme, the skills and weapons needed, the clothes he wore and the food he ate. Set against the backdrop of the Colosseum Games, a gladitorial fight demonstrates the precarious life of a gladiator. This study is designed to give children an insight into Roman life and leisure, the bloodthirsty events of the Roman games indicates how even a nation which considered itself civilized could also display great barbarism. Part of a series which introduces children to the lifestyles of ordinary people in history.
- ISBN10 1852103140
- ISBN13 9781852103149
- Publish Date 29 February 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English