SuitabookGladiatorial combat as dangerous work
The book introduces different fighters and the equipment used in public contests, presenting gladiatorial work as dangerous.
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West, David - Author
A quick, fact-led introduction to gladiators, covering arenas, fighter types, weapons, armour and the question of whether every contest ended in death.
Introducing gladiators! How much do you think you know about them? You may know that gladiators fought in front of huge crowds of people, but what were the arenas they fought in called? Did all gladiatorial fights end with a death? What were different types of gladiators called and what weapons and armour did they use? Well this book will tell you! A perfect introduction for kids who want to know what being a gladiator was all about. Bite-sized facts mean you can dip into this book at random, or read it cover to cover. Part of the series 'Lots of things you want to know about', four books that take a look at some of the most dangerous jobs ... ever! Aimed at children aged 7+ these books combine large full colour illustrations and simple paragraphs of text to encourage children to read around these high-interest topics.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA quick, fact-led introduction to gladiators, covering arenas, fighter types, weapons, armour and the question of whether every contest ended in death.
The book introduces different fighters and the equipment used in public contests, presenting gladiatorial work as dangerous.
Gladiators are described as fighting before huge crowds, with attention to arenas and whether every fight ended in death.
Combat and possible death are central subjects, so notice how the book explains fighting, weapons and armour.
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