Gladiator: Film and HistoryISBN: 978-1-4051-1043-3
Hardcover
256 pages
March 2004, Wiley-Blackwell
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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This is the first book to analyze Ridley Scott’s film
Gladiator from historical, cultural, and cinematic
perspectives.
- The first systematic analysis of Ridley Scott’s film,
Gladiator.
- Examines the film’s presentation of Roman history and
culture.
- Considers its cinematic origins and traditions.
- Draws out the film’s modern social and political
overtones.
- Includes relevant ancient sources in translation.