The world’s most iconic combatants, GLADIATORS details the life, battles, and glory the famous fighters of ancient Rome. Trace the story of gladiators from their Etruscan origins to the storied gladiator games and discover fascinating aspects of gladiator life in and out of the amphitheaters. Some highlights include: The rise of Spartacus and the Gladiator War, Inside the gladiator games and who determined their fate? Plus, gladiator fascination in pop culture today. Please note that this product is an authorized edition published by the Meredith Corporation and sold by Amazon. This edition is printed using a high quality matte interior paper and printed on demand for immediate fulfillment.