Gladiator: The Roman Fighter's [Unofficial] Manual

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$15.82 - $25.45
UPC:
9780500051672
Maximum Purchase:
2 units
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
4/15/2011
Author:
Philip Matyszak
Language:
french,english
Edition:
First Edition
Gladiator: The Roman Fighter's [Unofficial] Manual

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An entertaining yet factual insider's guide: how to become a gladiator, hone your fighting skills, and thrill the crowds in the Colosseum.

So you think youd like to be a gladiator? Find out how to get thousands to idolize you as the strongest, meanest fighter in the Roman empire. Win fame and fortune in one of Romes most glamorous locations, in the presence of the emperor himself. Who wouldnt kill for a job like that?

This handy guide tells you everything you need to know before you step out to fight for your life in front of a roaring crowd:
  • Why you should become a gladiator
  • How to join the most glamorousyet lethalprofession on earth
  • Who will try to kill you, and with what
  • Which arena of the empire is the right one for you
  • When and how often you will fight
  • What happens before, during, and after a duel
Combining the latest research with modern reconstructions, Gladiator helps you experience firsthand the spectacular yet brutal life and death of the most iconic figure of ancient Rome. 21 color and 91 black-and-white illustrations

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