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Book Synopsis Mask of the Gladiator by : Georgie Lee
Download or read book Mask of the Gladiator written by Georgie Lee and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rome, 41 AD Livia Duronius is driven to seek out a gladiator after watching him triumph in the Colosseum. His touch arouses a sense of hope she hasn't felt since Rome fell under the tyrannical rule of Caligula—and her late husband betrayed her. Though in danger of losing more than her heart, she vows to see him again, even after she learns her uncle has arranged her marriage to a senator. Senator Titus Marius cannot resist indulging in a passionate encounter with the veiled woman who waits for him after the games, though he faces execution if his true identity is discovered. Bound by honor to wed another, and embroiled in a plot to free Rome from madness, he never expects to see the mystery woman again. When the fates reunite them in the marriage bed, Titus vows to protect Livia at all costs—even from the lecherous eyes of the emperor... 17,000 words
Download or read book Gladiators written by Roger Dunkle and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The games comprised gladiatorial fights, staged animal hunts (venationes) and the executions of convicted criminals and prisoners of war. Besides entertaining the crowd, the games delivered a powerful message of Roman power: as a reminder of the wars in which Rome had acquired its empire, the distant regions of its far-flung empire (from where they had obtained wild beasts for the venatio), and the inevitability of Roman justice for criminals and those foreigners who had dared to challenge the empire's authority. Though we might see these games as bloodthirsty, cruel and reprehensible condemning any alien culture out of hand for a sport that offends our sensibilities smacks of cultural chauvinism. Instead one should judge an ancient sport by the standards of its contemporary cultural context. This book offers a fascinating, and fair historical appraisal of gladiatorial combat, which will bring the games alive to the reader and help them see them through the eyes of the ancient Romans. It will answer questions about gladiatorial combat such as: What were its origins? Why did it disappear? Who were gladiators? How did they become gladiators? What was there training like? How did the Romans view gladiators? How were gladiator shows produced and advertised? What were the different styles of gladiatorial fighting? Did gladiator matches have referees? Did every match end in the death of at least one gladiator? Were gladiator games mere entertainment or did they play a larger role in Roman society? What was their political significance?
Download or read book The Gladiators written by Fik Meijer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-03-06 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An analysis of the lives of ancient Rome's gladiators explores how they were both despised and hero-worshiped, chronicling how tens of thousands of gladiators perished publicly over the course of six hundred years.
Book Synopsis Roman Helmets by : Hilary & John Travis
Download or read book Roman Helmets written by Hilary & John Travis and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and wonderfully illustrated study of Roman helmets, their changing styles, their construction and their use in combat
Book Synopsis Gladiators and Caesars by : Eckart Köhne
Download or read book Gladiators and Caesars written by Eckart Köhne and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the events and games held in the amphitheaters, cicuses, and theaters in ancient Rome.
Book Synopsis Gladiators 4th–1st centuries BC by : Francois Gilbert
Download or read book Gladiators 4th–1st centuries BC written by Francois Gilbert and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-18 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new study lifts the veil on the high-profile but often misunderstood gladiators of ancient Rome, from their origins to the dawn of the Principate. Originating in funeral rites during the Punic Wars of the 3rd century BC, the Roman gladiator games have come to symbolize the spectacle and savagery of Republican and Imperial Rome. Increasingly elaborate rules and rituals governed the conduct of gladiator combat, with an array of specially armed and armoured gladiator types pitted against one another, either singly or in groups. While many gladiators met a grisly end, some survived to achieve celebrity and make huge fortunes. Despite the wealth of literary and archaeological evidence, many misconceptions about the gladiators and their violent world remain. Featuring eight plates of stunning specially commissioned artwork alongside photographs and drawings of key items of visual evidence, this fully illustrated account recreates the little-known and under-represented gladiators of the centuries leading up to the dawn of the Principate, correcting myths and casting new light on the roles, lives and legacy of these legendary arena fighters.
Book Synopsis The Song of the Gladiator (Ancient Rome Mysteries, Book 2) by : Paul Doherty
Download or read book The Song of the Gladiator (Ancient Rome Mysteries, Book 2) written by Paul Doherty and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mass murder is committed in one of the Emperor's own villas - can Claudia hunt down the perpetrator? The Song of the Gladiator is the second dramatic historical novel from Paul Doherty, set in the turbulence of Roman society, to feature imperial secret agent Claudia. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Davis and Steven Saylor. 313AD, and tempers are rising in Rome. The Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena are trying to make sense of the new Christian religion which is spreading through the Empire - but the Christians can't agree among themselves. Scholars are locked in a bitter struggle over whether Christ really was the son of God, and Constantine invites delegates from both sides to debate before him at his villa. Now strange things start to happen. Envoys from both sides are found murdered in a most macabre way. The villa is secretly attacked, and the Holy Sword is stolen. Helena calls on the help of her secret agent Claudia - that shrewd, unobtrusive detective - to untangle the dangerous web of intrigue. As she sets to work, the spy is also facing a crisis in her own life... What readers are saying about Paul Doherty: 'Paul Doherty's books are a joy to read' 'The sounds and smells of the period seem to waft from the pages of [Paul Doherty's] books' 'A great read - I recommend to anyone who loves a good mystery'
Book Synopsis The gladiators by : George John Whyte- Melville
Download or read book The gladiators written by George John Whyte- Melville and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gladiator written by Dan Clark and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2023-07-06 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aggressive, explosive, and boasting awesome athletic ability, Dan Clark rose to tremendous fame as Nitro on American Gladiators. He quickly emerged as the most popular cast member and became a reality television superstar. But a twenty-year affair with steroids led to a life of pissing blood, smuggling drugs, destroying hotel rooms, getting arrested, growing breasts, and lying bloodied in the street after a vicious fight with his best friend. This is Clark’s riveting, fiercely candid account of his life, career, and steroid addiction. From an upbringing defined by tragedy and a difficult search for identity to tales of performing center stage at Madison Square Garden and bedding Playboy Bunnies and porn stars, Clark explores the price of fame, the pressure of stardom, and how the whole steroid-fueled fantasy finally imploded. What began in high school as a way to speed up recovery from injury rapidly turned into an all-consuming addiction. With self-deprecating humor and a trove of incredible stories, Clark provides an eye-opening report on the dangers of steroids both obvious and hidden—and offers his thoughts on why steroid use remains a persistent problem today. More than just a pulpy exposé, Gladiator is a triumphant story of self-discovery and redemption. “Clark played the character ‘Nitro’ on television series American Gladiators, and if you only read one book on vacation this year, this has to be it.”—Chuck Palahniuk, Author of Fight Club “Dan Clark possesses the emotional honesty, humility, and depth together with the innate literary talent and stylistic sensibility to execute this memoir with stunning eloquence and power. His lean, muscular prose never wavers off course as it leads us through his unspeakable loss, overwhelming success, and ultimately into a kind of acceptance and redemption...”—Augusten Burroughs, Running with Scissors “Enormously smart, brave-hearted, extremely personal. Filled with practical advice you can use right away. This book will help thousands of people.”—Myles Knapp, Contra Costa Times “Aspirational. Transformed. Edgy. Self-effacing. Larger than life.”—Mike A. Snyder, MD, Author of The Full Diet
Book Synopsis Action Files: Gladiators by : Rupert Matthews
Download or read book Action Files: Gladiators written by Rupert Matthews and published by Silver Dolphin Books. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In ancient Rome, gladiators entertained audiences by battling each other--sometimes to the death. Talk about awesome action! Action Files: Gladiators introduces kids to the colorful history of these brave warriors. Inside its pages, they'll learn all about different types of gladiators, armor, weapons, and more. This colossal book brings history to life with an amazing 3-D lenticular cover, detailed fact book, and fun projects like a gladiator helmet kids can build and wear. Warning: with its unique online component, foldout poster, reusable stickers, info cards, and storybook, kids may battle for this book.
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Book Synopsis Confessions of a Mask by : Yukio Mishima
Download or read book Confessions of a Mask written by Yukio Mishima and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 1958 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a man coming to terms with his homosexuality in traditional Japanese society has become a modern classic.
Download or read book Pompeii written by William Clark and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Suburban Vampire by : Franklin Posner
Download or read book Suburban Vampire written by Franklin Posner and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-21 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Office worker and ordinary guy Scott Campbell is probably the last person you'd suspect of being a vampire. His new supernatural enemies may underestimate him, but this suburban vampire is much stronger than anyone thinks. The trouble begins when another driver runs Scott off the road. Scott survives the car crash, but the other motorist immediately attacks him in the wreckage. The assault changes Scott forever. He suddenly has heightened senses, supernatural strength, and an insatiable hunger. The truth is undeniable: Scott is a vampire. Soon he's immersed in the arcane, highly ritualized, and surprisingly bureaucratic world of the supernatural. After Scott foils a mass shooting at a local mall, he's ordered to stand trial by the House, the ruling authority among vampires. The group plans to condemn him to death for being an unregistered vampire who has potentially exposed vampire kind to an unsuspecting public. Scott's heroism also catches the attention of Detective Grace Montoya, who's obsessed with uncovering his secret and exposing him to the world! Will Scott's new superpowers help him win his trial and dodge Montoya's investigation? He'll have to fight against a system that's been ingrained in vampire society for centuries, but he may find supernatural allies willing to join in the struggle.
Download or read book The Elevator written by Allen Brown and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to know what modern Hell is like? Would you like to know where your friends will be in Hell? Would you like to know where you would be in Hell now? Would you like to know how you can avoid going there? Then this book, The Elevator, is for you! This book defines modern Hell. This novel is about a high school boy, Jason, winning a writing contest about the evils in modern life. With a guide, Joan, he is awarded a trip on the Elevator to des
Book Synopsis Last of the Gladiators by : James M. LaRossa Jr.
Download or read book Last of the Gladiators written by James M. LaRossa Jr. and published by Bancroft Press. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He was a titan, standing taller than the Empire State Building. He was voted one of the “100 Smartest New Yorkers” and deemed by People Magazine and his peers one of the top half-dozen defense attorneys in the country. His was a household name, so when he died in 2014, the world’s leading newspapers ran lengthy obituaries of him. As an attorney, he was a warrior, a Roman gladiator, feared by prosecutors, respected by judges. He represented clients as notorious as mobsters Paul Castellano and Carlo Gambino, and as diverse as Ross Perot, Studio 54, Keith Hernandez, the New York Jets, MGM, Def Jam Records, and Columbian drug lords. He argued before the Supreme Court, and several times remade criminal law in ways that remain to this day. Of nearly 1000 cases he tried, he won more than 80 percent. He was described as a combination of Bob Hope and Darth Vader. He was superhuman, brilliant, charming, and unforgettable. He was trial lawyer Jimmy LaRossa, and they’ll never be another American lawyer quite like him. This is his story, Last of the Gladiators: A Memoir of Love, Redemption, and the Mob by his son, James LaRossa Jr.
Book Synopsis The Supplement to Antiquity Explained, and Represented in Sculptures, by : Bernard de Montfaucon
Download or read book The Supplement to Antiquity Explained, and Represented in Sculptures, written by Bernard de Montfaucon and published by . This book was released on 1725 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
