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Animals for Show and Pleasure in Ancient Rome is a detailed scholarly work that explores the significant role animals played in Roman civilization. George Jennison examines the extensive menageries, elaborate beast hunts, and gladiatorial spectacles that captivated Roman audiences across the empire.
The book covers various animal species including lions, elephants, bears, and exotic creatures imported from Africa and Asia. Jennison discusses how Romans captured, transported, and trained these animals for use in amphitheaters and private collections. The work provides insight into Roman attitudes toward animals, entertainment culture, and the vast economic networks required to supply wild beasts to the empire’s cities.
This historical account reveals the sophistication of Roman animal management practices and the central role these spectacles played in Roman social and political life, offering readers a unique perspective on ancient Roman society.
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