The story of the Roman amphitheatre / D.L. Bomgardner.

Main entry:

Bomgardner, D. L. (David Lee), 1951-

Title & Author:

The story of the Roman amphitheatre / D.L. Bomgardner.

Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2000.

Description:

xix, 276 pages

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Current Copyright Fee: GBP28.00 0.

Summary:

"The story begins with an investigation of how the amphitheatre formed a central element in the social and political life of the ruling classes of ancient Rome, with detailed reference to the Colosseum. The origins of the amphitheatre are then explored, with a close examination of some of the earliest examples, focusing on the arena at Pompeii. Case studies are also made of some of the most significant amphitheatres from across the Empire - ranging from Italy, Gaul and Spain to Roman North Africa. The development of the spectacles and their final fall before the pressures of the late empire, not least the opposition of the Christian church, are integral to this discussion. The final abandonment of the amphitheatres and their reuse in other guises form the postscript to the story."--BOOK JACKET.

Resources:
Table of contents only
Publisher description

ISBN:

0415165938
9780415165938

Subject:

Amphitheaters Rome.
Architecture and society Rome.
Architecture et société Rome.
Amphitheaters.
Architecture and society.
Rome (Empire)

Holdings:

Location: Library main 214045
Call No.: NA313 .B6 2000
Status: Available

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