Details the armor, training, weapons, and fighting techniques used by various types of ancient Roman gladiators. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
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Extreme entertainment -- Doomed to die -- Samnite--the Stabber -- Thracian--the Slicer -- Retiarius--the Net Warrior -- Fighting women -- Horsemen -- Fight school -- Amphitheaters of blood -- Horror hunts -- Great gladiators -- Rise and fall.