{"product_id":"9780892367313","title":"Gladiators at Pompeii","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe brutal, thrilling world of gladiators was a popular motif in the art of Pompeii, as this informative book demonstrates. Gladiators at Pompeii, illustrated with striking Pompeiian depictions of these ancient combatants, presents a complete picture of the gladiators of the Roman Empire and the highly organized and regulated tournaments in which they competed. Luciana Jacobelli reveals the latest evidence on the best-documented categories of gladiators, their origins, social status, equipment, and training. Originally staged for the funeral rights of prominent Roman citizens, gladiatorial games eventually became a tool for career politicians to both gain popularity and appease the often turbulent masses. While most gladiators were slaves or prisoners of war forced into a career of battle, others were criminals or free men from prominent families who aspired to fame and fortune. Surprisingly, there are even records of women gladiators.\u003cbr\u003e Gladiators at Pompeii offers a riveting account of the lives and exploits of these Roman warriors, who continue to capture and enthrall the popular imagination today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Getty Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47009175765232,"sku":"9780892367313","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780892367313_p0.jpg?v=1763846641","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780892367313","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}