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The Colosseum

3.6/5 ( ratings)

The reality of the Colosseum is much stranger than legend as explained by two classical historians in an account of ancient Rome's most famous monument, detailing its construction, the gladiatorial games that it housed, and its changing roles as a modern-day concert venue and tourist attraction.

Language: English

Pages: 214

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Release: November 01, 2005

ISBN: 0674018958

ISBN 13: 9780674018952

The Colosseum

3.6/5 ( ratings)

The reality of the Colosseum is much stranger than legend as explained by two classical historians in an account of ancient Rome's most famous monument, detailing its construction, the gladiatorial games that it housed, and its changing roles as a modern-day concert venue and tourist attraction.

Language: English

Pages: 214

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Release: November 01, 2005

ISBN: 0674018958

ISBN 13: 9780674018952

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