Gladiators

By Susan Nichols

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508103771
• ISBN13: 9781508103776
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: Rosen Education Service
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8