The Day Commodus Killed a Rhino: Understanding the Roman Games

(Part of the Witness to Ancient History Series)

by Jerry Toner

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In ancient times, the Roman games--that heady cocktail of mass slaughter, gladiatorial combat, and chariot racing--made strong political, social, and cultural statements.

The Roman emperor Commodus wanted to kill a rhinoceros with a bow and arrow, and he wanted to do it in the Colosseum. Commodus's passion for hunting animals was so fervent that he dreamt of shooting a tiger, an elephant, and a hippopotamus; his prowess was such...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1421415860

ISBN13:9781421415864

Release Date:January 2015

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Length:144 Pages

Weight:0.50 lbs.

Dimensions:0.3" x 6.0" x 9.1"

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