{"product_id":"the-way-of-the-gladiator-inspiration-for-the-gladiator-films","title":"The Way of the Gladiator: Inspiration for the Gladiator Films","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThe book that inspired the stories of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGladiator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e \u0026amp; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGladiator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e: Step into the ring with this classic, in-depth account of the ancient Romans’ obsession with the bloody and brutal games.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“[\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Way of the Gladiator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eis] this crazy, tawdry, wild book about the Coliseum. . . . It hardwired in my brain the absolute similarities between who we \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e and who we \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ewere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e.” —David Franzoni, Academy Award–nominated screenwriter of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGladiator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e and producer of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGladiator II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eOriginally published under the title \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThose About to Die\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If you can imagine a superior American sports writer suddenly being transported back in time to cover the ancient Roman games, you will have some idea of the flavor and zest of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Way of the Gladiator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,” said the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e about Daniel P. Mannix’s century-by-century—and nearly moment-by-moment—narrative of the Roman Empire’s national institution. Putting the games in the context of Rome’s rise and dramatic fall, Mannix captures all the history, planning, and savage pageantry that went into creating the first spectator sports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe games began in 238 BC as nearly county fair–like entertainment, with trick riding, acrobats, trained animals, chariot racing, and athletic events. The contests then evolved into slave fights thanks to wealthy patricians Marcus and Decimus Brutus, who wanted to give their father an unforgettable funeral by reviving an old tradition. What the brothers wrought, Rome devoured, demanding even greater violence to satisfy the bloodlust of the crowd. Architectural wonders in themselves, massive arenas like Circus Maximus and the Colosseum were built, able to host sea battle reenactments on actual water. Successful gladiators found fame, fortune—and freedom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut as Rome began to fall in the fifth century, so did the games, devolving into nothing more than pointless massacres. In the end, millions of humans and animals were sacrificed in barbaric displays. What were once ceremonies given in honor of gods met an inglorious fate, yet they still captivate—in book and in film—the imagination of people today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003eDaniel P. Mannix, Michael Stephenson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eOpen Road Integrated Media, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished: \u003c\/strong\u003eOctober 22, 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e8.8 ounces\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e5.25 x 0.53 x 8 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1504090889\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1504090888\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Sports History\u003cbr\u003e- Ancient Roman History\u003cbr\u003e- History of Civilization \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47352929779949,"sku":"9781504090889","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/6189Xs20qbL._SL1000.jpg?v=1731568476","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-way-of-the-gladiator-inspiration-for-the-gladiator-films","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}