About This Book
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The story of the most famous revolt of the ancient world, and its legendary leader, Spartacus the Gladiator.
Spartacus was a Thracian gladiator who started a prison breakout with 74 men, armed with kitchen knives. It grew into a full scale rebellion against Rome, the most famous slave revolt in history. With an army of gladiators, ex-slaves and other desperadoes, he managed to defeat a succession of Roman armies and bring the Republic to its knees.
Product Details
- ISBN 9780753826980
- Categories History, Non-Fiction › Humanities, Politics, Politics and Current Affairs
- Author(s) Strauss, Barry
- Publisher W&N
- Pages 256
- Format Paperback
- Dimensions12.6cm x 3.0cm x 19.6cm
- Weight 0.28 kg
