The gladiator the secret history of Rome's warrior slaves - Baker, Alan 1964- (Cambridge, MA Da Capo Press, 2002)
Duty to the dead -- A branch of politics -- How to kill, how to die -- The revolt of Spartacus -- Curio's swivelling amphitheatre -- Realms of chaos -- Duels to the death -- Battles upon the water -- Battles against the beasts -- The emperors who fought as gladiators -- The horror of the executions -- A day at the games -- The end of a cruel era.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: Gladiators -- Rome -- History; Games -- Social aspects -- Rome; Sports and state -- Rome; Rome -- Civilization