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The Gladiator :  The Secret History of Rome's Warrior Slaves - Alan Baker

The Gladiator

The Secret History of Rome's Warrior Slaves

By: Alan Baker

Paperback | 1 September 2002 | Edition Number 1

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A vivid and gripping portrait of the Roman empire's heroic warrior slaves

Alan Baker weaves an extraordinary, vivid picture of Roman life as his compelling and evocative history tells the story of Rome's most notable gladiators. They were condemned and feared by emperors, slaughtered and adored by the masses and worshipped by their female fans, yet their lives were invariably violently short.

Whether their enemy was a starved tiger or a battle-hardened criminal, their numbered days were dark and bloody. Yet men gave up their wealth and freedom to become gladiators and noble-women gave up their positions to be with them. The Gladiator illuminates the extraordinary lives of Spartacus, Commodus, Eppia and others - bringing the same energy and passion to the page that Ridley Scott's cinematic triumph bough to the screen.
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Full of fascinating anecdotes...Baker's writing vividly captures the scenes * Good Book Guide *

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