In this fabulous edition of Asterix, books four to six are collected in one volume. In Asterix The Gladiator, the Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar who plans to throw him to the lions. To rescue their bard, Asterix and Obelix have to become gladiators. In Asterix and the Banquet, the Romans build a barricade around the village. So Asterix and Obelix demonstrate their resistance by going on a journey around the entire country, collecting local specialities on the way. In Asterix and Cleopatra, Asterix, Obelix and co visit Egypt, where they are entranced by the Sphinx, the pyramids and Cleopatra's nose!