Passing judgements
Passing judgements
About this book
To the Romans, the Roman games were not so much entertainment as part of the judicial system. Five classicists discuss the role of the ancient arena spectacles that featured combat with animals, public executions, and gladiatorial matches.
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- OL Work ID
- OL34726783W
Subjects
GamesJustice, Administration of (Roman law)CivilizationColosseum (Rome, Italy)