by Jerry Toner · Siruela · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788419942777
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«El día que el emperador mató un rinoceronte» is a historical essay by Jerry Toner, published by Siruela in paperback (232 pages, in Spanish).
Drawing on the games that Emperor Commodus organized in Rome at the end of the second century, this essay explores the logic of gladiatorial spectacles: the squandering of resources, the slaughter of animals, the struggle between power and the plebs, and the ideals of manliness and honor that defined Roman society.
The Spanish edition, translated by Victoria León, came out in 2024 in the Biblioteca de Ensayo collection; the original work was published as "The Day Commodus Killed a Rhino" in 2014.
For fans of Roman history and historical popularization who want to understand the background of gladiatorial games.
