{"product_id":"cruelty-and-civilization-the-roman-games","title":"Cruelty and civilization: The Roman games","description":"Roland Auguet examines the Roman taste for blood and considers what the games, that strange combination of Cruelty and Civilization, reveal about the Roman mentality. He shows how the great spectacles became a part of city life - they were awaited with impatience, everyone discussed them, some applauded the action in the arena, while others booed frantically.\nThis book provides an exciting history of gladiators, chariot racing and other games as well as an investigation of their function and significance within society. It is essential reading for anyone who is interested in the Romans' violent form of entertainment.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0760709270\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0760709270.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Roland Auguet\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331507617853,"sku":"BVV.0760709270.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0760709270-0.jpg?v=1783552464","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/cruelty-and-civilization-the-roman-games","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}