Gladiator Film and History

Name: Gladiator Film and History
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ISBN: 9781405110426

ISBN-10: 1405110422

ISBN-13: 9781405110426

Edition: 2005

Authors: Martin M. Winkler, Kathleen Coleman, Monica Silveira Cyrino, Arthur Eckstein, Arthur J. Pomeroy

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Ridley Scottrsquo;s Gladiator was the first epic film on a Roman subject in 35 years and generated a far-reaching renewal of interest in Roman history and culture. This book analyzes Gladiator from historical, cultural, and cinematic perspectives. It comprises ten essays by experts, examining the film as a representation of history and as cinema. Subjects covered include Roman history and gladiatorial combat, the cinematic origins and traditions of Gladiator, and the filmrsquo;s modern social and political overtones. The book also includes translations of the filmrsquo;s most important historical sources.

Book details

List price: $48.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/21/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 228
Size: 6.05" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.056
Language: English



List of Illustrations


Notes on Contributors


Editor's Preface



Gladiator from Screenplay to Screen




Gladiator and the Traditions of Historical Cinema




Gladiator in Historical Perspective




The Pedant Goes to Hollywood: The Role of the Academic Consultant




Commodus and the Limits of the Roman Empire




Gladiators and Blood Sport




Gladiator and the Colosseum: Ambiguities of Spectacle




The Vision of a Fascist Rome in Gladiator




Gladiator and Contemporary American Society




The Politics of Gladiator



The Major Ancient Sources


Cassius Dio on Commodus


The Augustan History: Commodus


Herodian on the Death of Commodus


Aurelius Victor on Commodus


Chronology: The Roman Empire at the Time of Commodus


Further Reading


Index to Chapters 1-10