{"product_id":"the-roman-games-isbn-9781405115698","title":"The Roman Games","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis sourcebook presents a wealth of material relating to every aspect of Roman spectacles, especially gladiatorial combat and chariot racing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraws on the words of eye-witnesses and participants, as well as depictions of the games in mosaics and other works of art.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers snapshots of \"a day at the games\" and \"the life of a gladiator\".\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes numerous illustrations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers chariot-races, water pageants, naval battles and wild animal fights, as well as gladiatorial combat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombines political, social, religious and archaeological perspectives.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacilitates an in-depth understanding of this important feature of ancient life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllustrations viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Politics of the Arena 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrigin and Growth of Games 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGames and the Roman state 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrigins of gladiatorial combat 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrigins of wild animal shows 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoman spectacle overseas 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpectacle and Roman Politics 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePolitics and shows 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCosts 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViolence 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShows as political assembly 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImperial Spectacle 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrdinary spectacle 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe emperor and the arena 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe emperor and political spectacle 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGladiators outside Rome 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Venue 52\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepublican Arenas 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemporary structures in Rome 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmphitheaters 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisaster and control 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Colosseum 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMilitary amphitheaters 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial features 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircuses 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeatures of the Circus Maximus 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircus as cosmos 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNaumachiae 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStratification and Seating 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 A Day at the Games 84\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparation and Pompa 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenationes 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeridiani 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMunera 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe armatures 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe combats 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGood Spectacles vs. Bad Spectacles 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Other Show: Audiences at the Games 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDangerous games 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial treats 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood, spectacular food 111\u003cbr\u003e Sparsiones 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInaugural Games at the Flavian Amphitheater 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommodus’ Games 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTainted by the Crowd 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Life of the Gladiator 120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Did Gladiators Come From? 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrisoners of war 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCondemned criminals 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlave gladiators and the Spartacan war 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGladiators and status 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree gladiators 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing gladiatorial status 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlory 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLife in the Ludi 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeath or Survival 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSexy Gladiators 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeath and Choice 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGladiator Familiae 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemale Performers: Gladiatrices and Ludia 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrimes of Status: Elites in the Arena 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImperial Gladiators 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Christians and the Arena 160\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRome and the Christians: The Official Relationship 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Neronian persecution 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrajan’s policy 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChristian Denunciation of the Arena 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Arena and Christian Identity 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMartyr Acts 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChristian Rome and the Arena 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Chariot Races and Water Shows 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChariot Races 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe events 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharioteers 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe horses 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe colors 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCircus fans 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmperors as fans 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFan clubs and unrest 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Nika revolt 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater Shows 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTimeline of Roman History 222\u003cbr\u003e Glossary of Terms and Names 229\u003cbr\u003e Notes 232\u003cbr\u003e Suggestions for Further Reading 245\u003cbr\u003e Index 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A lively and wide-ranging collection of sources on Roman public spectacle. Alison Futrell has made an excellent selection and she introduces and links the extracts with very lucid and helpful commentary. This book will be enormously beneficial for students and helpful to scholars too.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJonathan Edmondson, York University, Toronto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This excellent book promises to be an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the violent entertainments of the Roman arena. Futrell's collection of sources enables readers to see the broader context of the games, offering a first rate collection of material for life outside the amphitheater, as well as for events that took place within it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid Potter, University of Michigan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Futrell's main purpose is to provide interesting, unusual material, and this she does ... Her brief explanatory notes are insightful, learned and intended to provoke further research. Those interested in ancient Rome will welcome this fine sourcebook ... Highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This very useful book provides a wide-ranging collection of sources of different types on this ever-popular branch of Roman civilisation, offering valuable insights into aspects of Roman public entertainment. . . a worthwhile purchase for the school library.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJournal of Classics Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlison Futrell\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Roman History at the University of Arizona in Tucson and author of \u003ci\u003eBlood in the Arena: The Spectacle of Roman Power\u003c\/i\u003e (1997). Her current research interests are in representations of gender and power, both in the ancient past and in modern popular culture. Her recent projects include the cultural history of\u003ci\u003e Spartacus\u003c\/i\u003e and a monograph on\u003ci\u003e Barbarian Queens\u003c\/i\u003e.  This sourcebook presents a wealth of material that casts light on the rich tradition of Roman spectacle, with special focus on gladiatorial combat and chariot racing. Drawing on literary descriptions, inscriptions, reliefs, mosaics, and archaeological features, \u003ci\u003eThe Roman Games\u003c\/i\u003e offers a range of political, social, and religious perspectives. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing the accounts of eyewitnesses and participants, the book reconstructs the experience of “a day at the games” and the expectations of “the life of a gladiator.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe editor provides historical framework and analytical commentary for each of the entries, as well as a glossary of technical terms and a timeline to give additional context for students and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990332948709,"sku":"NP9781405115698","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781405115698.jpg?v=1761787394","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-roman-games-isbn-9781405115698","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}