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Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z

By Mark Golden

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
0415248817, 9780415248815
LCC
G573 .G654 2003
Open Library ID
OL22549028M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1879338 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
208\209
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z covers an extraordinarily wide range of Greek and Roman sporting activities. Arranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, this volume includes more than 700 entries discussing ancient athletes, festivals, important sites, equipment and concepts. The approach throughout is comprehensive yet succinct, with key topics, such as athletic festivals, chariot racing, prizes and the role of women receiving more detailed discussion. Each entry concludes with pointers to the most important sources of information, both ancient and modern. The places mentioned in the text are picked out on a useful map, and a timeline of significant developments and events is also included. Reliable, enjoyable, and up-to-date, this handy work of reference will suit readers from student level upwards.

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