Gladiators

by Rachael Hanel

Knights, Pirates, Gladiators, Samurai. They hailed from different eras and different corners of the globe, but all were Fearsome Fighters. This splendidly illustrated series looks at some of history's most famous and feared combatants, examining how they arose, fought, lived, and faded into history. Whether they battled for treasure, honor, or survival, this series spotlights the fighting traits that made them seem larger than life.

48 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

I'm a writer and associate professor of creative writing in southern Minnesota, where I was born and raised. WE'LL BE THE LAST ONES TO LET YOU DOWN is my first book for adults. I have written more than 20 books for the children's educational market. My book, NOT THE CAMILLA WE KNEW: ONE WOMAN'S PATH FROM SMALL-TOWN AMERICA TO THE SYMBIONESE LIBERATION ARMY, is forthcoming in December 2022 from the University of Minnesota Press.