Gladiators

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Why did Roman gladiators risk their lives, fighting in front of huge crowds of bloodthirsty spectators? Were gladiators trained to perform in these savage spectacles? Did all gladiator fights end in death? Gladiators introduces you to some of the most impressive fighters in history. Packed with figures and statistics, this book reveals the facts about armor, weapons, and fighting styles, and bring history alive with dramatic, photographic recreations. Book jacket.