04-14-2008, 02:16 PM
The new edition of Junkelmanns "Gladiatoren Das Spiel mit dem Tod" was relesed this month.
I got my preorder last Friday.
Having read the previous edition from a fellow reenactor, I was happy that the new edition contains some updated and some new information, while containing all the info from the previous edition as well.
The knew parts many consist of Junkelmann explaining his theories with a view on other authors of gladiatorical publications, a short discusson in the findings at Ephesos, a small chapter on Gladiatorial Reenactment and a short pragraph on Gladiators depicted in Documentaries and TV Series since the last edition.
There seem to be very few new finds considering armaturae but he does discuss the 4 pronged stabbing weapon that has left its mark on some of the dead in Ephesos and a trident from London, that can be considered gladiatorial because of its very distinct shape.
The book should appeal as a great refference- with an abundance of pictures - to those that do not already own the previous edition.
But those that already own the previous edition should have a look at the new parts before considering if its worth owning both editions.
I got my preorder last Friday.
Having read the previous edition from a fellow reenactor, I was happy that the new edition contains some updated and some new information, while containing all the info from the previous edition as well.
The knew parts many consist of Junkelmann explaining his theories with a view on other authors of gladiatorical publications, a short discusson in the findings at Ephesos, a small chapter on Gladiatorial Reenactment and a short pragraph on Gladiators depicted in Documentaries and TV Series since the last edition.
There seem to be very few new finds considering armaturae but he does discuss the 4 pronged stabbing weapon that has left its mark on some of the dead in Ephesos and a trident from London, that can be considered gladiatorial because of its very distinct shape.
The book should appeal as a great refference- with an abundance of pictures - to those that do not already own the previous edition.
But those that already own the previous edition should have a look at the new parts before considering if its worth owning both editions.
Olaf Küppers - Histotainment, Event und Promotion - Germany
