Author: Pearson, John,
Title: Arena: the story of the Colosseum.
Description: NY, McGraw Hill, (1973). VG Hardback in Fair DJ. In the year ad80 the Coliseum opened with revelry and carnage built to epitomize majesty & power of Roman Emperor. Owner name front endpaper, small tears and wear at DJ edges. Author Pearson's vivid account of the erection of the coliseum he also discusses the origins of the death spectaclaes and heir evolutioncinto highly organized games to enhance imperial prestige and provide the populace with an effective substitute for politics and war.

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