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Tables of Contents for Gladiators 100 BC - AD 200
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Introduction
4
3
Chronology
7
2
Historical Background
9
4
Recruitment
13
4
The revolt of Spartacus, 73-71 BC
`We who are about to die' - the condemned criminals Acquisition of fighters
Danaos - a new recruit
Daily Life
17
4
Accommodation
Social life and daily routine Organisation of the schools throughout the empire
Training
21
1
Appearance and Dress
22
22
Undergarments
Fabric body protection
Metal leg and arm defence
Parade armour
Helmets and headgear
The Thracian
The myrmillo
The retiarius
The secutor
Other types of gladiator
Stage hands and arena equipment
Weapons and shields
Gladiator Psychology
44
5
The rudis
The Gladiator in Combat
49
9
The build-up
The parade in the arena: early morning
The venatio: beast hunting
The afternoon show: the noxii
The familia gladiatoria
Retirement
58
1
Chances of survival
Re-Enactment
59
1
Bibliography
60
1
Glossary
61
1
Colour Plate Commentary
61
3
Index
64