A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity
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| Author | : Paul Christesen |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 692 |
| Release | : 2014-01-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781444339529 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1444339524 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity by : Paul Christesen
Book excerpt: A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity presents a series of essays that apply a socio-historical perspective to myriad aspects of ancient sport and spectacle. Covers the Bronze Age to the Byzantine Empire Includes contributions from a range of international scholars with various Classical antiquity specialties Goes beyond the usual concentrations on Olympia and Rome to examine sport in cities and territories throughout the Mediterranean basin Features a variety of illustrations, maps, end-of-chapter references, internal cross-referencing, and a detailed index to increase accessibility and assist researchers
