The Day Commodus Killed a Rhino Understanding the Roman Games |
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Author:
| Toner, Jerry |
Series title: | Witness to Ancient History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4214-1586-4 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2015 |
Publisher: | Johns Hopkins University Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $49.99 |
Book Description:
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The Roman emperor Commodus wanted to kill a rhinoceros with a bow and arrow, and he wanted to do it in the Colosseum. Commodus's passion for hunting animals was so fervent that he dreamt of shooting a tiger, an elephant, and a hippopotamus; his prowess was such that people claimed he never missed when hurling his javelin or firing arrows from his ......
The Roman emperor Commodus wanted to kill a rhinoceros with a bow and arrow, and he wanted to do it in the Colosseum. Commodus's passion for hunting animals was so fervent that he dreamt of shooting a tiger, an elephant, and a hippopotamus; his prowess was such that people claimed he never missed when hurling his javelin or firing arrows from his ......