The Circus Maximus and the Colosseum: The History of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Sports Venues
ISBN: 9781985070776
*Includes pictures
*Includes ancient accounts
*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading
The ambitious and fearless emperors that built the legendary Roman Empire from scratch, the broad-shouldered and bronzed gladiators with their iconic plume helmets and glinting swords, and elaborate parties attended by toga-wearing Romans fueled by alcohol, violence, orgies, and other godless acts all paint a picture of Roman life.
At the Circus Maximus, the guttural cheers of the spectators reverberated across the enormous open space, but their cries could hardly be heard over the rumble of the ground. On the ellipse-shaped track, 5 charioteers would skew their bodies and steer their magnificent vehicles around the curves. Gusts of sand and dirt flew up from the whizzing wheels and encircled the pounding hooves of the stunning stallions. Distracted personnel and guards dragging their feet were considered fair game. As one chariot careened to the side, preparing to collide with another chariot, a row of guards might have to try to duck out of the way in the nick of time. Some would be trampled by hooves. Chariot races were dangerous for participants too. A charioteer could become disoriented and fail to position himself as his horses moved instinctively, sending his body catapulting forward out of the chariot. Needless to say, chariot racing in Rome was a nail-biting spectacle.
*Includes ancient accounts
*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading
The ambitious and fearless emperors that built the legendary Roman Empire from scratch, the broad-shouldered and bronzed gladiators with their iconic plume helmets and glinting swords, and elaborate parties attended by toga-wearing Romans fueled by alcohol, violence, orgies, and other godless acts all paint a picture of Roman life.
At the Circus Maximus, the guttural cheers of the spectators reverberated across the enormous open space, but their cries could hardly be heard over the rumble of the ground. On the ellipse-shaped track, 5 charioteers would skew their bodies and steer their magnificent vehicles around the curves. Gusts of sand and dirt flew up from the whizzing wheels and encircled the pounding hooves of the stunning stallions. Distracted personnel and guards dragging their feet were considered fair game. As one chariot careened to the side, preparing to collide with another chariot, a row of guards might have to try to duck out of the way in the nick of time. Some would be trampled by hooves. Chariot races were dangerous for participants too. A charioteer could become disoriented and fail to position himself as his horses moved instinctively, sending his body catapulting forward out of the chariot. Needless to say, chariot racing in Rome was a nail-biting spectacle.
H Navmahia Tou Navarino (Greek Edition)
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Product details
Publisher : Seaburn Books (December 8, 2015)
Language : Greek
Paperback : 142 pages
ISBN-10 : 1592329373
ISBN-13 : 978-1592329373
Item Weight : 8.5 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.36 x 8.5 inches
$15.00
Ta Hmartimena: An erroneous TV report on the history of 1821 (Greek Edition)
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Publisher : Seaburn (December 1, 2014)
Language : Greek
Paperback : 198 pages
ISBN-10 : 1592325424
ISBN-13 : 978-1592325429
Item Weight : 12.6 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.45 x 9 inches
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The Parthian Empire: The History and Culture of One of Ancient Rome's Most Famous Enemies
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The Ostrogoths: The History and Legacy of the Group that Established a Kingdom in Italy after the Collapse of Ancient Rome
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