Where Is the Colosseum?
Where Is the Colosseum? by Jim O’Connor is an illustrated book published by Penguin on January 24, 2017. This 112-page work provides an overview of the Colosseum, a remarkable feat of engineering that symbolizes the power of the Emperor of Ancient Rome. The narrative explores the grand opening of the Colosseum in AD 80, detailing the various forms of entertainment that captivated over 50,000 spectators, including gladiatorial combat, wild beast fights, and even mock naval battles.
Readers will discover the historical significance of the Colosseum and its enduring legacy as a landmark from a pivotal era in history. The book delves into the cultural aspects of ancient Rome, highlighting the entertainment practices that defined the time. With a focus on juvenile nonfiction, this edition aims to engage young readers with its informative content about ancient history and the people and places that shaped it.
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A marvel of engineering that proclaimed the might of the Emperor of Ancient Rome.
The Emperor Titus opened the enormous Colosseum in AD 80 to host 100 days of games, and it will astound readers to learn what the ancient Romans found entertaining. Over 50,000 screaming fans watched gladiators battling each other to the death, men fighting exotic wild beasts, and even mock sea battles with warships floating on an arena floor flooded with water. By AD 476 the Roman Empire had fallen, and yet the ruins of the Colosseum remain a world-famous landmark of an unforgettable time.
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