Experience at first hand the spectacular, brutal life and savage death of the most iconic figure of ancient Rome.This manual will take the reader from the first faltering steps over the threshold of gladiator school, and through training to become a 'man of the sword'. Find out how to get thousands to idolize you as the strongest, meanest fighter in the Roman empire. Learn why you should become a gladiator, how to join the profession, who will try to kill you (and what with), which arena of the empire is right for you, when and how often you will fight and what happens before, during and after the bout.

You want to be a gladiator? This book has everything you need to know before you step out to fight for your life in front of a roaring crowd!

About the Author
Philip Matyszak has a doctorate in Roman history from St John's College, Oxford. He is the author of many books on classical civilization, including Chronicle of the Roman Republic, The Enemies of Rome, The Sons of Caesar, Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day, Ancient Athens on Five Drachmas a Day, Lives of the Romans (with Joanne Berry) and Legionary.

Reviews
'Offers tongue-in-cheek advice on how to cut it in the amphitheatre ... brings home the horror of the spectacles' - Current Archaeology



Book Information
ISBN 9780500051672
Author Philip Matyszak
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 440g