The Gladiators – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
The Gladiators – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
The Gladiators – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise
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The Gladiators – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book ParadiseThe Gladiators – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book ParadiseThe Gladiators – rare, vintage, or collectible item from Deb’s Book Paradise

The Gladiators

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Description

Title: The Gladiators

Author: Arthur Koestler

Translator: Edith Simon

Publisher: The Macmillan Company, New York (Second Printing, 1947)

Format: Hardcover, brown cloth

Condition: Very Good. Clean pages, tight binding, light age toning,

Description: Arthur Koestler’s The Gladiators brings new life to the story of Spartacus—not as a distant historical figure, but as a man wrestling with hope, justice, and the impossible choices of leadership. Koestler, who lived through political upheaval himself, writes with a rare blend of tension and compassion, creating a novel that feels both ancient and urgently modern.

Readers who enjoy books about courage, moral complexity, and the human cost of revolution will find this story deeply engaging. It’s also a wonderful choice for anyone drawn to philosophical fiction or to novels that illuminate the struggles behind legendary events.

This 1947 hardcover has been gently cared for over the years. It carries the natural warmth and character of a book that has been read, appreciated, and preserved—making it a thoughtful gift for lovers of history, literature, and beautifully made books.