Book contents
- Souvenirs and the Experience of Empire in Ancient Rome
- Souvenirs and the Experience of Empire in Ancient Rome
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Acknowledgments
- ONE Introduction: Souvenirs of the Roman Empire
- Part I
- Part II
- FIVE Souvenirs of the Circus and Arena
- SIX Souvenirs of the Theater
- SEVEN Imagining the Roman Empire
- EIGHT Conclusion: Rethinking Rome
- Notes
- References
- Index
FIVE - Souvenirs of the Circus and Arena
from Part II
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 May 2022
Book contents
- Souvenirs and the Experience of Empire in Ancient Rome
- Souvenirs and the Experience of Empire in Ancient Rome
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Illustrations
- Acknowledgments
- ONE Introduction: Souvenirs of the Roman Empire
- Part I
- Part II
- FIVE Souvenirs of the Circus and Arena
- SIX Souvenirs of the Theater
- SEVEN Imagining the Roman Empire
- EIGHT Conclusion: Rethinking Rome
- Notes
- References
- Index
Summary
Chapter 5 examines souvenirs related to circus and arena spectacles, which disseminated knowledge about gladiatorial combat and chariot racing, constructed athletic celebrity, and fueled excitement about these sports. Sports souvenirs provided a tangible means for people of all ages to participate in spectacle culture and are thus critical for understanding the social construction of sport in the Roman world.
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- Souvenirs and the Experience of Empire in Ancient Rome , pp. 119 - 164Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2022