Bomgardner, D. L. (David Lee), 1951- author.

The story of the Roman amphitheatre / D.L. Bomgardner.

London ; New York : Routledge, 2000.

xix, 276 pages : illustrations, map ; 26 cm

This book traces the origins and development of that most typical and evocative of Roman monuments, the amphitheatre. It shows how they played a central role in the social and political life of ancient Rome and looks at their origins.
"The Roman amphitheatre was a site of both bloody combat and marvellous spectacle, symbolic of the might of Empire. Yet it had significance beyond mere entertainment; to understand the importance of the amphitheatre is also to understand a key element in the social and political life of the Roman ruling classes. Generously illustrated with 141 photographs and plans, The Story of the Roman Amphitheatre offers a comprehensive picture of the origins, development, and eventual decline of the most typical and evocative of Roman monuments. With a detailed examination of the Colosseum, as well as case studies of significant sites from Italy, Gaul, Spain and Roman North Africa, the book is a fascinating gazetteer for the general reader as well as a valuable tool for students and academics." -- Provided by publisher

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Architecture and society Rome.
Amphitheaters Rome.
Amphithéâtres Rome.
Architecture et société Rome.
Amphitheaters.
Architecture and society.
Amphitheater
Geschichte
Architektur
Amfitheaters.
Romeinse oudheid.
Rome (Empire)
Römisches Reich
Rome Antiquities.

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 214045
Cote: NA313 .B6 2000
Statut: Disponible