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The Colosseum

By Professor Mary Beard and Professor Keith Hopkins
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The Colosseum by Professor Mary Beard and Professor Keith Hopkins explores the rich history and cultural significance of Rome's most iconic monument. This historical account delves into its construction, usage, and enduring legacy, highlighting the roles of emperors, gladiators, and the public in shaping its story. The book provides insights into how the Colosseum has influenced art, architecture, and culture throughout the centuries.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the rich history of ancient Rome and want to explore the architectural and cultural significance of one of its most iconic structures. With insights from renowned historians, you'll gain a deep understanding of how this marvel symbolised both the grandeur and the brutality of the Roman Empire.

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The Colosseum

Award winning classicist, Mary Beard with Keith Hopkins, tell the story of Rome's greatest arena

Award winning classicist, Mary Beard with Keith Hopkins, tell the story of Rome's greatest arena

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The Colosseum was Imperial Rome's monument to warfare. Like a cathedral of death, it towered over the city and invited its citizens, 50,000 at a time, to watch murderous gladiatorial games. It is now visited by two million visitors a year (Hitler was among them).

Award-winning classicist Mary Beard, together with Keith Hopkins, tells the story of Rome's greatest arena: how it was built; the gladiatorial and other games that were held there; the training of the gladiators; the audiences who revelled in the games; the emperors who staged them; and the critics.

And the strange after story – the Colosseum has been a fort, store, church, and glue factory.

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The Colosseum by Mary Beard and Keith Hopkins is praised for its compelling narrative and ability to bring history to life. Described as engaging and accessible, it's appreciated for its scholarly yet readable approach, deftly balancing academic depth with broad appeal. The book explores myths and misconceptions about the Colosseum, providing a nuanced understanding of its historical and cultural context. Critics highlight its vivid storytelling and thorough research, making it a standout entry in the Wonders of the World series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846684708

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Profile Books Ltd

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 128.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 224

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Ancient & Classical History European History History & Military Non-Fiction Professor Keith Hopkins Professor Mary Beard

About the Author

Keith Hopkins was Professor of Ancient History at Cambridge and Vice-Provost of King's College.

Mary Beard is Professor of Classics at Newnham College, Cambridge, and the classics editor of the TLS. Her books include the acclaimed The Roman Triumph and The Parthenon (in the Wonders of the World series of which she is general editor). She is also the award winning author of Pompeii.

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