{"product_id":"gladiators-at-pompeii-0892367318-used","title":"Gladiators at Pompeii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0892367318\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jacobelli, Luciana\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brutal, thrilling world of gladiators was a popular motif in the art of Pompeii, as this informative book demonstrates. Gladiators at Pompeii, illustrated with striking Pompeiian depictions of these ancient combatants, presents a complete picture of the gladiators of the Roman Empire and the highly organized and regulated tournaments in which they competed. Luciana Jacobelli reveals the latest evidence on the best-documented categories of gladiators, their origins, social status, equipment, and training. Originally staged for the funeral rights of prominent Roman citizens, gladiatorial games eventually became a tool for career politicians to both gain popularity and appease the often turbulent masses. While most gladiators were slaves or prisoners of war forced into a career of battle, others were criminals or free men from prominent families who aspired to fame and fortune. Surprisingly, there are even records of women gladiators.Gladiators at Pompeii offers a riveting account of the lives and exploits of these Roman warriors, who continue to capture and enthrall the popular imagination today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67853128859936,"sku":"USED0892367318","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71uuE9NdYJL.jpg?v=1792323620","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/gladiators-at-pompeii-0892367318-used","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}