Why ancient Romans like Cicero saw gladiators as enemies of the republic
Briefly

Neither "Gladiator" nor its cinematic sequel is particularly concerned with historical fact, as they often misrepresent the perception of gladiators in Roman society.
Cicero's speeches characterized gladiators not as heroes, but as the embodiment of amoral tyranny, reflecting the political distrust of his time.
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