Download or read book Microbites Gladiators written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This nonfiction chapter book about gladiators is chock-full of bite-size facts, black-and-white photographs, and CGI illustrations to dazzle and engage even the most reluctant reader. The exhilarating world of gladiators might seem intimidating, but Microbites: Gladiators brings kids face to face with these famous fighters in a manageable way, sharing chunks of information on need-to-know topics like different battle styles, Roman referees, gods and temples, and other aspects of life inside the Colosseum. Illustrations and photographs accent nearly every page, while highlighted text calls out important takeaways about each chapter topic, revealing new details about this pulse-racing piece of Ancient Roman history. For further learning, kids can turn to the book's eight-page reference section, where they'll find a gladiator glossary, a historical timeline, and a list of the most notable Roman emperors. Whether they're new to Ancient Rome or seasoned pros, readers will find plenty of fascinating facts to chew on in Microbites: Gladiators. DK's Microbites series takes daunting nonfiction topics and transforms them into easy-to-digest, mini-guides on kids' favorite subjects from history, science, and the natural world. Packed with eye-catching illustrations, detailed photographs, and the latest scientific research on everything from dinosaurs to mummies, the Microbites series encourages a healthy reading appetite in kids ages 8 through 12, and will leave them hungry to learn more.
Download or read book Microbites Gladiators written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This nonfiction chapter book about gladiators is chock-full of bite-size facts, black-and-white photographs, and CGI illustrations to dazzle and engage even the most reluctant reader. The exhilarating world of gladiators might seem intimidating, but Microbites: Gladiators brings kids face to face with these famous fighters in a manageable way, sharing chunks of information on need-to-know topics like different battle styles, Roman referees, gods and temples, and other aspects of life inside the Colosseum. Illustrations and photographs accent nearly every page, while highlighted text calls out important takeaways about each chapter topic, revealing new details about this pulse-racing piece of Ancient Roman history. For further learning, kids can turn to the book's eight-page reference section, where they'll find a gladiator glossary, a historical timeline, and a list of the most notable Roman emperors. Whether they're new to Ancient Rome or seasoned pros, readers will find plenty of fascinating facts to chew on in Microbites: Gladiators. DK's Microbites series takes daunting nonfiction topics and transforms them into easy-to-digest, mini-guides on kids' favorite subjects from history, science, and the natural world. Packed with eye-catching illustrations, detailed photographs, and the latest scientific research on everything from dinosaurs to mummies, the Microbites series encourages a healthy reading appetite in kids ages 8 through 12, and will leave them hungry to learn more.
Download or read book The Roman Gladiators written by Louise Park and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2010 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient and Medieval People profiles some of the fiercest warriors in history. Lean about their lives and times, notorious battles, and daring feats! In The Roman Gladiators, read about gladiators battles in the Colosseum. Learn about how gladiators trained, their armor and weapons, and gladiatorial games. Book jacket.
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 Emperors and Gladiators written by Thomas Wiedemann and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-03-11 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all aspects of Roman culture, the gladiatorial contests for which the Romans built their amphitheatres are at once the most fascinating and the most difficult for us to come to terms with. They have been seen variously as sacrifices to the gods or, at funerals, to the souls of the deceased; as a mechanism for introducing young Romans to the horrors of fighting; and as a direct substitute for warfare after the imposition of peace. In this original and authoritative study, Thomas Wiedemann argues that gladiators were part of the mythical struggle of order and civilisation against the forces of nature, barbarism and law breaking, representing the possibility of a return to new life from the point of death; that Christian Romans rejected gladiatorial games not on humanitarian grounds, but because they were a rival representation of a possible resurrection.
Download or read book The Life of a Gladiator written by Ruth Owen and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two heavily armed fighters face each other in the Colosseum of ancient Rome. They are about to take part in the deadliest sport the world has ever known. Only one man will leave the arena alive. This is the brutal world of the Roman gladiator.
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 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.
Download or read book Gladiators written by Paul Hoblin and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who are the brave warriors of history and of today? This title discusses the origin of gladiators, their historical development, famous examples, key skills, and traits, along with details about weapons, training, and missions. Gladiators were grand entertainers during the Roman Empire; while onlookers enjoyed and cheered them, they were actually low members in society. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Gladiators written by Rachael Hanel and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2007-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how gladiators fought not for land, wealth, or treasure, but to entertain the masses.
Download or read book Gladiator Science written by Allison Lassieur and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Consultant: Josh Davis, historian and craftsman, Davis Reproductions, St. Paul, MN"--Title page.
Download or read book Gladiator written by Ben Hubbard and published by Amber Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-08-14 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Spartacus’s slave revolt to the real Emperor Commodus who liked to play at being a gladiator, from female gladiators to the great combats involving hundreds of exotic animals, Gladiator is a colourful, accessible study of the ancient world’s famous warrior entertainers.
Download or read book Gladiators written by Susan Nichols and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Gladiators written by Pliny O'Brian and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gladiators were the superstars of the Roman Empire. However, their lives were bloody, dangerous, and short. Learn more about these fighters in Gladiators. Curriculum Connections: - Presents fighters in historical context, including the culture, mores, and socioeconomic climate of the time - Action verbs, vivid descriptions, and other reading cues are used in the text to stimulate the reader, particularly the experiential and/or kinesthetic learner (differentiated instruction)
Download or read book Gladiators written by Michael Grant and published by Barnes & Noble Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Gladiators, an exciting account of the ancient Roman institution of arena combat, traces the bloody 800-year history of the bustuarii from their rise during the third century B.C. to their eventual abolition at the end of the fifth century A.D. The popularity of gladiatorial combat dramatizes the paradox of Roman civilization: poets, philosophers, and politicians glorifying this brutal and savage institution in a culture remarkable for its contributions to government, law, literature, philosophy, and art--a culture that was a cornerstone of Western civilization. Although no amount of explanation can mitigate the savagery, in some ways good things came out of this almost-supreme evil. It brought forth countless acts if individual courage, it created one of the world's greatest architectural forms, and it inspired a number of thoughtful men to write down violent protests that stood firm against this overwhelming tide of brutality. Illustrations of mosaics, statuettes, reliefs, and the remains of arenas and amphitheaters illuminate the text."--Provided by publisher
Download or read book Gladiators written by Kenny Abdo and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2020-12-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title focuses on the history of Gladiators! It breaks down their origin, tactics, and place in modern culture. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book The World of the Gladiator written by Susanna Shadrake and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gladiatorial contest was the high point of the bloody sports witnessed in Rome s Colosseum and in other amphitheatres throughout the Roman empire. This is the first popular book to explore all aspects of gladiatorial lifeits beginnings under the Republic; the organization of the spectacle; the day-to-day-life of a gladiator; a typical show from start to finish; the equipment, weapons and armor used; the symbolic role of the gladiator in society; and the fascination of the gladiatorial spectacle within a 21st-century context."
