Ancient Roman Sports and Pastimes (Ancient Communities: Roman Life)

When the ancient Romans weren’t working hard creating one of the most powerful civilizations of the world, they were certainly playing hard. Many of their sports and games demonstrated a certain interest in violence as entertainment, such as gladiatorial matches, dramatic chariot races, and awe-inspiring naval battles. This volume investigates the recreational interests of the ancient Romans through valuable primary source material, fascinating topic panels, and rich illustrations and images.