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Discusses how a Celtic warrior captured by Romans is trained to become a gladiator

The army of Marcus Aurelius finally subdues the barbarian hordes but the aging emperor is eliminated by his treacherous son, Commodus who becomes the new emperor. A great general, Maximus, who was the late emperor's favorite makes the mistake of spurning Commodus. The insecure new emperor orders the execution of the popular general. The resourceful Maximus escapes this fate but reaches home too late; when he arrives, he finds his wife and son dead,...

Less typical history than thrilling survey of what it took to be a gladiator in ancient Rome, this series profiles personalities, wars, battle tactics, and weaponry from ancient times and achieves the cool factor that will capture the imagination of students and create obsessive interest among readers. With a good combination of multiple-level text, illustration, photography, and fact boxes and timelines, this is a highly recommended series for many...

Less typical history than thrilling survey of what it took to be a gladiator in ancient Rome, this series profiles personalities, wars, battle tactics, and weaponry from ancient times and achieves the cool factor that will capture the imagination of students and create obsessive interest among readers. With a good combination of multiple-level text, illustration, photography, and fact boxes and timelines, this is a highly recommended series for many...

"Not only were the gladiator games a central part of life for the average Roman citizen, but they also played a significant role in the development and maintenance of the Roman empire between 264 BCE and 404 CE. This text explores the fundamentals of the gladiatorial system ... [and] the lives of these hardened warriors: delving into their pasts, their everyday struggles, and what it actually took to become a Roman gladiator"--Provided by publisher....

Describes the history of gladiators, including types of armor, use of animals, amphitheaters, and how the practice fit into Roman society for almost 700 years.

"Step back in time, and discover the lives gladiators led through labeled graphics, fun facts, and age-appropriate text that separates fact from fiction while keeping readers interested and engaged"--

Who are the brave warriors of history and of today? This title discusses the origin of gladiators, their historical development, famous examples, key skills, and traits, along with details about weapons, training, and missions. Gladiators were grand entertainers during the Roman Empire; while onlookers enjoyed and cheered them, they were actually low members in society. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search...

"Describes the lives of gladiators in the Roman Empire. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of gladiators rebelling with Spartacus, training at a gladiator school in Pompeii, and trying to earn their freedom"--Provided by publisher.