{"product_id":"the-roman-games-historical-sources-in-translation-9781405115698","title":"The Roman Games: Historical Sources in Translation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Roman Games: Historical Sources in Translation\u003c\/strong\u003e by Futrell, Alison. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781405115698.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sourcebook presents a wealth of material relating to every aspect of Roman spectacles, especially gladiatorial combat and chariot racing. Draws on the words of eye-witnesses and participants, as well as depictions of the games in mosaics and other works of art. Offers snapshots of \"a day at the games\" and \"the life of a gladiator\". Includes numerous illustrations. Covers chariot-races, water pageants, naval battles and wild animal fights, as well as gladiatorial combat. Combines political, social, religious and archaeological perspectives. Facilitates an in-depth understanding of this important feature of ancient life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44953105367093,"sku":"ByrdShop_1405115696","price":54.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781405115698_61976b12-fdd7-4ecc-bb9c-f57150d8df87.jpg?v=1792452128","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-roman-games-historical-sources-in-translation-9781405115698","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}