Ancient Roman Sports A-Z

<p> Chariot races. Gladiatorial combat. Fishing. Hunting. Swimming. The ancient Romans enjoyed these sports--sometimes with fanatical enthusiasm. This reference book contains more than 100 entries covering sporting events and activities of the era and the Romans who sponsored competed in and attended them.</p><p> Charioteer Appuleius Diocles in a career spanning 24 years competed in 4257 races winning an astounding 1462 of them. Alypius the young friend of St. Augustine was both drawn to and repulsed by gladiatorial battles and struggled to shake his mania for the spectacle of blood sport.</p><p> Brief abstracts of the entries are included for quick reference along with an expansive glossary and biographical notes on the ancient authors cited.</p>