Harry Sidebottom | Those Who Are About To Die

Bestselling author Harry Sidebottom takes readers on a thrilling journey through a day in the life of a Roman gladiator, using this as a springboard to explore every aspect of Roman society and culture. ‘Those Who Are About to Die’ delves into the events of one day of the games, from the night before to the evening after, examining not just the arena and the combatants, but also the crowd, the emperor, the schools preparing the fighters, and the city outside the amphitheatre. The book provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the ubiquitous and all-consuming passion of the Roman Empire for watching fellow humans fight to the death. Billed as ‘Horrible Histories’ for grown-ups!

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• This October, 25th October, 11:00 am, Christina Strang | Hidden Stories in Handwriting - A Handwriting Analysis Workshop in Wantage
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