Cruelty And Civilization: The Roman Games
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| Originally published | 1970 |
| Authors | Roland Auguet |
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| ID | 2385399 |
About Cruelty And Civilization: The Roman Games
The great spectacles of ancient Rome were not merely casual entertainment, a matter of choice for the audience, like the modern theatre. Under the Empire, the games became a public opiate and gave the daily life of Rome its rhythm and lustre. . . .