The title of this book is "The Colosseum, the Arena of Death." Emperor Vespasian ordered a huge amphiheater amphitheater to be built in the center of the city. It took 60**,000 slaves to build the Colosseum. The Colosseum,** reffered referred to as "The arena Arena of Death**," lay had undergrounds tunnels. The Colosseum provided free entertainment to the people of Rome. Due to the arena not having a roof, it often flooed flooded heavily. Gladiator fighting wasn't the only thing spectators could watch inside th the Colosseum. Wild animals were often useed used in combat aganist against men and slaves. Only the strongest and smartest men could outwit the animals to secure their survival. Romans wanted their buildings to last forever. And** two thousand years after it was built**,** the Colosseum still stands! The Aarena was recently named one of the seven Seven wonders Wonders of the modern Modern world World. This book is very interesting compared to other books!
Score: B
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