Spectacle in the Roman World

[Viggen]

We are happy to announce that Duckworth Publishers Bloomsbury Academic is giving away one copy of - Spectacle in the Roman World by Hazel Dodge to one lucky member.

 

This book offers an introduction to the main forms of spectacle in the Roman world (human and animal combat, chariot racing, aquatic displays), their nature, context and social importance. It will explore the vast array of sources, from literary to archaeological material, that informs the subject. It will examine the spectacles with special emphasis on their physical setting, and will also consider the variation in the provision of venues and their context across the Empire. A final section will review the modern reception of Roman spectacles, especially those involving gladiators.

 

Hazel Dodge is Senior Lecturer in Classical Archaeology, Trinity College Dublin. She is author (with Peter Connolly) of The Ancient City (1998) and editor (with J.C.N. Coulston) of Ancient Rome: The Archaeology of the Eternal City (2000). All you have to do is to reply to this mail, confirming that you are interested.

 

The winner will be chosen randomly from all replies, deadline is the 20th of August 2010 13th of February 2011

All you have to do to enter the draw is to post here

 

cheers

viggen

[Melvadius]

I have copies of the other books mentioned in her 'bio' and Duckworth have a good reputation for producing more academic treatments of subject matter's from the Classical world so I would definately be interested.

[PrimusUnus]

I'd love to get the book

 

Thanks!

[suzhannah]

Please let me be lucky this time. Thanks you.

[Crispina]

Enter my name, please.

[Vipsania]

I love gladiators! Especially the Myrmillo!!

[Majorianus Invictus]

Please include me as well.

[maryv]

We are happy to announce that Duckworth Publishers is giving away one copy of the upcoming book - Spectacle in the Roman World by Hazel Dodge to one lucky member.

 

This book offers an introduction to the main forms of spectacle in the Roman world (human and animal combat, chariot racing, aquatic displays), their nature, context and social importance. It will explore the vast array of sources, from literary to archaeological material, that informs the subject. It will examine the spectacles with special emphasis on their physical setting, and will also consider the variation in the provision of venues and their context across the Empire. A final section will review the modern reception of Roman spectacles, especially those involving gladiators.

 

Hazel Dodge is Senior Lecturer in Classical Archaeology, Trinity College Dublin. She is author (with Peter Connolly) of The Ancient City (1998) and editor (with J.C.N. Coulston) of Ancient Rome: The Archaeology of the Eternal City (2000). All you have to do is to reply to this mail, confirming that you are interested.

 

The winner will be chosen randomly from all replies, deadline is the 20th of August 2010

 

All you have to do to enter the draw is to post here

 

cheers

viggen

[Gaius Laelius]

May the gods be with me!

[John]

I would love to get that book as I have so much to learn.

[TLFitz]

The book sounds like it would be perfect for my small discussion groups! Whether I win or not, thanks for the opportunity!

[Julia Casca]

Viggen...please put my name in the pot for this awesome book. Please and thank you.

J

 

 

We are happy to announce that Duckworth Publishers is giving away one copy of the upcoming book - Spectacle in the Roman World by Hazel Dodge to one lucky member.

 

This book offers an introduction to the main forms of spectacle in the Roman world (human and animal combat, chariot racing, aquatic displays), their nature, context and social importance. It will explore the vast array of sources, from literary to archaeological material, that informs the subject. It will examine the spectacles with special emphasis on their physical setting, and will also consider the variation in the provision of venues and their context across the Empire. A final section will review the modern reception of Roman spectacles, especially those involving gladiators.

 

Hazel Dodge is Senior Lecturer in Classical Archaeology, Trinity College Dublin. She is author (with Peter Connolly) of The Ancient City (1998) and editor (with J.C.N. Coulston) of Ancient Rome: The Archaeology of the Eternal City (2000). All you have to do is to reply to this mail, confirming that you are interested.

 

The winner will be chosen randomly from all replies, deadline is the 20th of August 2010

 

All you have to do to enter the draw is to post here

 

cheers

viggen

[Darrell J. Rohl]

Please count me in. Cheers.

[ilovetoberandom]

Count me in too! Thanks!

[Medusa]

I saw a lecture by Hazel Dodge at the Amphitheatre Conference in Chester in 2007. Of course I'd be interested in her new book so count me in.