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Discusses how a Celtic warrior captured by Romans is trained to become a gladiator.

This book introduces gladiators who fought in ancient Rome's entertainments and describes who they were, their training, weapons, armor, and rules of the events.

"Step into the world of ancient Rome and meet its emperors, gods, soldiers, and gladiators. Who were Rome's most famous emperors? What was everyday life like for a soldier in the Roman army? How did the citizens of ancient Rome live? Did gladiators really fight to the death in the mighty Colosseum? Find out the answers to all these questions, and many more, in Eyewitness Ancient Rome. Photographs of real artefacts and detailed illustrations will help...

Discusses what made ancient Rome so unique and how its influence can still be felt in the world today.

"The books in this series give in-depth coverage to four of the Ancient World's most important civilizations. The books show how these civilizations began, how they developed and became large and important ones, and how they eventually died out. Trade, arts, education, and political and religious topics are all covered"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the history and science of ancient Rome, teaching about Roman innovations and ideas of government, science, religion, sport, and warfare, and how they have shaped world history and our own world view.

"Text and illustrations introduce readers to the kinds of entertainment, diet, and medicine of the ancient Romans that could be considered 'gross' today."--Provided by publisher.