The victor's crown : a history of ancient sport from Homer to Byzantium
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Published
Oxford ; Oxford University Press, [2012].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxx, 416 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Status
Main Library - Adult
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Published
Oxford ; Oxford University Press, [2012].
Language
English
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Presents the role of sport in the classical world from both the competitors' and the spectators' perspectives. Discusses how sport became a social force through its roles in religion, politics, and culture. Includes descriptions of conditioning, training, and competitions.
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