The moment has come: all the gladiator's training was now to be put to the test. As he entered the arena, he was hit by the deafening noise of the crowd...

Learn all about what makes a great gladiator in Fearless Warriors: Gladiators. Discover the customs and traditions, the training and the stars of the most popular sport of Ancient Rome.

The series examines some of history's most fearless fighters. It looks at their training, weapons and fighting methods, as well as examining some of their most famous battles and fiercest warriors. Each title has sections focusing on aspects of their training, their battles or biographies of individual warriors. A useful timeline and a quiz to test your knowledge are at the back of each book. Ideal for readers aged 9 and up.

This book is part of a book series called Fearless Warriors .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Hachette Children's Group .

Rupert Matthews, is an experienced writer and editor of children's books, and specializes in works on history.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Death in the arena!
• 1: Who were the gladiators?
• 1: In the ludus
• 1: The games
• 1: Focus on - Gladiator stars
• 1: Gladiator armour
• 1: Gladiator A-Z
• 1: Focus on - Gladiator stars: the Emperors
• 1: Animal hunts
• 1: What happened when?
• 1: What do you know?
• 1: Further information
• 1: Glossary
• 1: Index and answers