Step inside the Colosseum at Rome around AD 80 and discover for yourself the technological wonders the thrills and the dangers of a great Roman arena. Learn why the Colosseum was built and what happened there. Find out who paid for the building and where the money came from and see the gladiators fight for their lives.
Author Biography
Fiona Macdonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in adult education and in schools and universities, and is the author of numerous books for children on historical topics. Mark Bergin was born in Hastings, England, in 1961. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and specialises in historical reconstructions, aviation and maritime subjects. He lives in Bexhill-on-Sea with his wife and children.
