Books with title Gladiator

Another Mr Benn adventure, from the beloved David McKeeMr Benn always visits a costume shop, chooses a costume, and goes through a special door. Then, as if by magic, he can travel to the era represented by the costume. This time he chooses a gladiator costume and is transported to Ancient Rome. But he has forgotten that gladiators fought one another. When the Emperor spots Mr Benn, he has him carried off to the arena. The worried gladiators there explain that they must fight, even though fighting is wrong. Will it be thumbs down for the alternative entertainment Mr Benn proposes?

Mr Benn always visits a costume shop, chooses a costume and goes through a special door. Then, as if by magic, he can travel to the era represented by the costume. This time he choosesa gladiator costume . . . and he is transported to Ancient Rome. But he has forgotten that gladiators fought one another. When the Emperor spots Mr Benn, he has him carried off to the arena. The worried gladiators there explain that they must fight, even though fighting is wrong. Will it be thumbs down for the alternative entertainment Mr Benn proposes?

The Romans who fearlessly fought in the Colosseum had varied backgrounds. Some were slaves and criminals forced to fight to the death. Others trained and volunteered for the task. Their goal was clear from the first step in the arena: the floor was sandy, so blood would be easy to clean up. Gladiator combat is a common topic when discussing the Roman Empire. Readers of this volume, however, will discover all the incredible details of gladiator life from the porridge they ate to the muscle massages they received! A glossary of gladiator terms and a timeline complement the main content.

Not only were the gladiator games a central part of life for the average Roman citizen, but they also played a significant role in the development and maintenance of the Roman empire between 264 BCE and 404 CE. This text explores the fundamentals of the gladiatorial system, with a serious look at the lives of these hardened warriors: delving into their pasts, their everyday struggles, and what it actually took to become a Roman gladiator. It takes a poignant look at some of the best-known warriors in terms modern readers can relate to and understand.

The snarls of beasts, the clash of steel, the cries of the victims, and the roar of the crowdthese are the gladiator games of ancient Rome. The heroes of these spectacles were the gladiators, who were idolized like todays pop stars. This exciting book reveals the sometimes surprising facts about how these fierce combatants livedand if they could nothow they tried to "die well."

Reimagine ancient feats of courage and strength — and relive gladiators’ triumph and despair — with this extraordinary set.Unfold a spectacular model of the world’s most awe-inspiring amphitheater — the Colosseum — and enter an ancient world where, for three hundred years, gladiators pitted their strength and skill against one another. This exciting set includes:— A sophisticated pop-up scale model of the Colosseum— A forty-page book describing a day at the games — for both a Roman citizen and a slave— Eight gladiator cards identifying weapons and fighting styles— A map of the streets and buildings of ancient Rome— A diagram of the Colosseum and its underground tunnels— Game pieces and rules for playing the ancient Roman game of tabula