Strauss, Barry

The Spartacus War: The Revolt of the Gladiators

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ISBN 13:: 9780753826980
author:: Strauss, Barry
format:: Paperback
publisher:: W&N
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2010
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Ancient, Rome,
Condition:: New
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The Spartacus War In 73 BCE, a small group of gladiators, led by a Thracian named Spartacus, sparked a rebellion that would shake the foundations of the Roman Republic. What began as a desperate escape from a Roman prison turned into a full-scale revolt, as Spartacus and his followers, including gladiators, ex-slaves, and other marginalized individuals, fought against the Roman legions. Spartacus's army, made up of men from various backgrounds, employed unconventional tactics to outmaneuver their opponents. Despite being vastly outnumbered, they managed to defeat a succession of Roman armies, bringing the Republic to the brink of collapse. This book tells the story of Spartacus and his rebellion, exploring the social and economic factors that led to the uprising, and the Roman response to the crisis.

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