Manual of classical literature : from the German of J.J. Eschenburg, with additions (1855)
Eschenburg, Johann Joachim, 1743-1820, Fiske, N. W. (Nathan Welby), 1798-1847, ed · Philadelphia : E.C. & J. Biddle · leaf 56
mi were of the same character, andseem to have been sometimes built for private use. ^ 63. Ancient Rome had also a number of large edifices constructed for the purposeof dramatic exhibitions, and for gladiatorial shows. Those for the former Use weretermed theatra (cf P. III. § 238). The first,… … p. I. EUROPE. ITALIA. TOPOGRAPHY OF ROME. 19 phrase applied to them, trla theatra.—The structures designed for the gladiatorial showswere termed Ampkithealra (P. III. ^ 239), of which the most remarkable was theColiseum, still remaining, a most stupendous ruin.—The Odea were buildings circularin…
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