Do you think being a Roman gladiator seems glamorous?

Think again! At gladiator school, you'll be taught to fight, kill, and die in a suitably sporting manner to entertain the Roman crowds.

If you survive, you could become a hero - but don't count on it.

This title in the popular You Wouldn't Want to Be series features full-colour illustrations which combine humour and accurate technical detail.

Featuring brand new extra content including a timeline, fun facts a list of 'top' characters and a map.