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Passing judgements

by Paula James, Amanda Willett

GamesJustice, Administration of (Roman law)CivilizationColosseum (Rome, Italy)

To the Romans, the Roman games were not so much entertainment as part of the judicial system. Five classicists discuss the role of the ancient arena spectacles that featured combat with animals, public executions, and gladiatorial matches.

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Book data: Open Library