Spectacle Entertainments Of Early Imperial Rome
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Spectacle Entertainments of Early Imperial Rome
Author | : Richard C. Beacham |
Publsiher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 332 |
Release | : 1999-01-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0300073828 |
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The spectacles of Imperial Rome, the religious festivals, public games, circus, animal hunts, processions and dramas, were used by emperors and politicians to convey ideologies and political policies and to test public opinion. Just as Octavian sought to gain and sway public opinion after the assassination of Caesar, so Nero held many banquets and dramatic events to ensure and maintain his popularity. Richard Beacham draws on the early Imperial accounts of Dio, Tacitus and Suetonius, as well as archaeological evidence, to trace the changes in these entertainments throughout the period; he discusses the information they contain for a better understanding of a range of policies and activities in Early Imperial ROme.
Spectacle Entertainments of Later Imperial Rome
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Author | : Richard Beacham |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2007-09-01 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 0300110863 |
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Spectacles of Death in Ancient Rome
Author | : Donald G. Kyle |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 301 |
Release | : 2012-11-12 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781134862726 |
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The elaborate and inventive slaughter of humans and animals in the arena fed an insatiable desire for violent spectacle among the Roman people. Donald G. Kyle combines the words of ancient authors with current scholarly research and cross-cultural perspectives, as he explores * the origins and historical development of the games * who the victims were and why they were chosen * how the Romans disposed of the thousands of resulting corpses * the complex religious and ritual aspects of institutionalised violence * the particularly savage treatment given to defiant Christians. This lively and original work provides compelling, sometimes controversial, perspectives on the bloody entertainments of ancient Rome, which continue to fascinate us to this day.
Gladiators and Caesars
Author | : Eckart Köhne,Cornelia Ewigleben,Ralph Jackson |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 2000-01-01 |
Genre | : Performing Arts |
ISBN | : 0520227980 |
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Describes the events and games held in the amphitheaters, cicuses, and theaters in ancient Rome.
The Age of Gladiators
Author | : Rupert Matthews |
Publsiher | : Arcturus Publishing |
Total Pages | : 297 |
Release | : 2019-11-07 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781839402418 |
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This was Rome, a city of bloodshed and laughter, of food and starvation. But why was so much wealth, time and trouble lavished on free entertainments? The Age of the Gladiators explores many savage spectacles of Ancient Rome, many of which have become proverbial for their cruelty, bloodlust and glory. From Gladiator fights in grand amphitheaters to chariot racing at the Circus Maximus, Romans had their pick of extreme spectator sports. Rupert Matthews explores the development of these customs, from religious rites into opportunities to bolster political esteem. Were Romans truly free citizens, governed by a fair democracy? And if not, what part did these free entertainments play in the political chess game? This fascinating book reveals all.
Living Theatre in the Ancient Roman House
Author | : Richard C. Beacham,Hugh Denard |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 926 |
Release | : 2022-12-31 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9781009041270 |
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For the Romans, much of life was seen, expressed and experienced as a form of theatre. In their homes, patrons performed the lead, with a supporting cast of residents and visitors. This sumptuously illustrated book, the result of extensive interdisciplinary research, is the first to investigate, describe and show how ancient Roman houses and villas, in their décor, spaces, activities and function, could constitute highly-theatricalised environments, indeed, a sort of 'living theatre'. Their layout, purpose and use reflected and informed a culture in which theatre was both a major medium of entertainment and communication and an art form drawing upon myths exploring the core values and beliefs of society. For elite Romans, their homes, as veritable stage-sets, served as visible and tangible expressions of their owners' prestige, importance and achievements. The Roman home was a carefully crafted realm in which patrons displayed themselves, while 'stage-managing' the behaviour and responses of visitor-spectators.
A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity
Author | : Paul Christesen,Donald G. Kyle |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 692 |
Release | : 2014-01-07 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 9781444339529 |
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A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity presents a series of essays that apply a socio-historical perspective to myriad aspects of ancient sport and spectacle. Covers the Bronze Age to the Byzantine Empire Includes contributions from a range of international scholars with various Classical antiquity specialties Goes beyond the usual concentrations on Olympia and Rome to examine sport in cities and territories throughout the Mediterranean basin Features a variety of illustrations, maps, end-of-chapter references, internal cross-referencing, and a detailed index to increase accessibility and assist researchers
The Cambridge Companion to the Roman Republic
Author | : Harriet I. Flower |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 519 |
Release | : 2014-06-23 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9781107032248 |
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This second edition examines all aspects of Roman history, and contains a new introduction, three new chapters and updated bibliographies.