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Introduction Chronology Historical background Recruitment The Revolt of Spartacus, 73-71 BC We who are about to die - the condemned criminals Acquisition of fighters Danaos - a new recruit Daily life Accommodation Social life and daily routine Organisation of the schools throughout the empire Training Appearance and dress Undergarments Fabric body protection Metal leg and arm defence Parade armour Helmets and headgear The Thracian The myrmillo The retiarius The secutor Other types of gladiator Stage hands and arena equipment Weapons and shields Gladiator psychology The rudius The gladiator in combat The build-up The parade in the arena: early morning The venation: beast hunting The afternoon show: the noxii The familia gladiatoria Retirement Chances of survival Colour plate commentary Re-enactment Glossary Bibliography Index
Introduction Chronology Historical background Recruitment The Revolt of Spartacus, 73-71 BC We who are about to die - the condemned criminals Acquisition of fighters Danaos - a new recruit Daily life Accommodation Social life and daily routine Organisation of the schools throughout the empire Training Appearance and dress Undergarments Fabric body protection Metal leg and arm defence Parade armour Helmets and headgear The Thracian The myrmillo The retiarius The secutor Other types of gladiator Stage hands and arena equipment Weapons and shields Gladiator psychology The rudius The gladiator in combat The build-up The parade in the arena: early morning The venation: beast hunting The afternoon show: the noxii The familia gladiatoria Retirement Chances of survival Colour plate commentary Re-enactment Glossary Bibliography Index
Introduction Chronology Historical background Recruitment The Revolt of Spartacus, 73-71 BC We who are about to die - the condemned criminals Acquisition of fighters Danaos - a new recruit Daily life Accommodation Social life and daily routine Organisation of the schools throughout the empire Training Appearance and dress Undergarments Fabric body protection Metal leg and arm defence Parade armour Helmets and headgear The Thracian The myrmillo The retiarius The secutor Other types of gladiator Stage hands and arena equipment Weapons and shields Gladiator psychology The rudius The gladiator in combat The build-up The parade in the arena: early morning The venation: beast hunting The afternoon show: the noxii The familia gladiatoria Retirement Chances of survival Colour plate commentary Re-enactment Glossary Bibliography Index
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Warrior
Gladiators
100 BC — AD 200
Stephen Wisdom - Illustrated by Angus McBride‘STEPHEN WISDOW'S interest
in history was first awakened
through his involvement with
‘medieval drama, an interest
that continues to influence his
writing and illustrating career.
{An experienced re-enactor,
he believes that a historical
drama can educate just as
well as a textbook, and he
has undertaken a variety of
historical roles. Based in a
quiet village in England, ho
currently devotes himself to
writing, sculpture, and making
[ANGUS McBRIDE, one of
‘the world’s most respected
historical ilustrators, has
‘contributed to more than 75
Osprey titles over the past
125 years. Since 1976, he has
lived and worked in the
Republic of South Africa, in
Cape Town. Angus excels at
ilustrating the Ancient and
Medieval periods, and his
‘work in bringing these vividly
back to life has gained him
many admirers.. OSPREY
Warrior * 39 PUBLISHING
Gladiators
100 BC —- AD 200
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Stephen Wisdom - Illustrated by Angus McBride