Roman Amusements - Maurice Pellison - Bog

Roman Amusements is a book written by Maurice Pellison that explores the various forms of entertainment and leisure activities that were popular in ancient Rome. The book covers a wide range of topics, including gladiator games, chariot races, theater performances, and public festivals. Pellison delves into the social and cultural significance of these activities, examining how they were used to reinforce social hierarchies, express political power, and provide a sense of community for the Roman people. The author also explores the darker side of Roman amusements, including the brutal violence of the gladiator games and the exploitation of slaves and prisoners for public entertainment. Overall, Roman Amusements provides a fascinating look at the role of leisure and entertainment in one of the most powerful empires in history.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Roman Life in Pliny's Time, by Maurice Pellison. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419102435.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.