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Passing judgements

Passing judgements

Paula James, Amanda Willett

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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)

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