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From the center of Imperial Rome to the farthest reaches of ancient Britain, Gaul, and Spain, amphitheaters marked the landscape of the Western Roman Empire. Built to bring Roman institutions and the spectacle of Roman power to conquered peoples, many still remain as witnesses to the extent and control of the empire.

In this book, Alison Futrell explores the arena as a key social and political institution for binding Rome and its provinces. She begins with the origins of the gladiatorial contest and shows how it came to play an important role in restructuring Roman authority in the...

• Draws on the words of eye-witnesses and participants, as well as depictions of the games in mosaics and other works of art.
  
• Offers snapshots of -a day at the games- and -the life of a gladiator-.
  
• Includes numerous illustrations.
  
• Covers chariot-races, water pageants, naval battles and wild animal fights, as well as gladiatorial combat.
  
• Combines political, social, religious...

• Draws on the words of eye-witnesses and participants, as well as depictions of the games in mosaics and other works of art.
  
• Offers snapshots of -a day at the games- and -the life of a gladiator-.
  
• Includes numerous illustrations.
  
• Covers chariot-races, water pageants, naval battles and wild animal fights, as well as gladiatorial combat.
  
• Combines political, social, religious...

For the longstanding Christian, this book will be an added source of constant strength. For the infant Christian, it will contribute to the understanding of what the Christian life involves. For the unsaved, it will give guidance to salvation. Included in this book are impersonations, simple and understandable, to ensure that what God does for one, he can do for everyone. The keynote of this book is the transforming power of the gospel and the challenges that follow new life in Christ Jesus.

Vascular Neurology Board Review: Questions and Answers

Second Edition

Now with 620 questions--more than 250 completely new to this edition--this review guide has been thoroughly revised to reflect current science and clinical knowledge. With improved diagnostic-quality images, an emphasis on new drugs, and added chapters devoted to anatomy, clinical trials and ethics, neuro-ophthalmology, and case studies, this comprehensive review covers the full range of...