Table of Contents

Introduction List of Illustrations Dates Abbreviations 1. Gladiators and Roman Identity 2. The Context 3. The Gladiators: Background and Status 4. Opposition and Abolition? 5. Conclusion: Imperial Sovereignty and Popular Sovereignty Bibliography Glossary

About the Author

Thomas Wiedemann

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`... the best book in English on the subject. It is interesting, thoughtful and well-informed' - Journal of Roman Studies