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020 _a9781906714994
040 _cPK-LaCSN
082 _a937
_bMAC-T
100 _aMacdonald, Fiona
245 _aThe Roman colosseum
260 _aBrighton:
_cBook House,
_b2010.
300 _3text
_a48 pages :
_bcolor illustrations ;
_c29 cm.
490 _aSpectacular visual guides
520 _aSet in Rome during the period of the Roman Empire, this book discusses why the Colosseum was built and the events it was used for. Looks at raising the money to build it, preparing the site, Roman building techniques, materials and decorations. Events discussed include wild beast displays, feasts and gladiator fights
942 _2ddc
_cBK
999 _c876163
_d876140