Horses and Horsemanship in the Athenian Agora

Full-colour booklet illustrating the many role played by the horse in Greek life, from myth and early history to its significance as a mark of status and its use in war, transport, games and festivals.

Summary

This concise and beautifully illustrated book demonstrates the many roles played by the horse in the lives of the Greeks, from its place in myth and early history to its significance as a marker of social status and its use in warfare, transportation, games, and festivals.

Product details

• Authors: John McK Camp, John McK. Camp, John McK Camp II, John McK. Camp II, John McK. Camp Ii, John McK. Camp II
• Publisher: American School of Classical Studies at Athens
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.1998
• EAN: 9780876616390
• ISBN: 978-0-87661-639-0
• No. of pages: 40
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 218 mm x 5 mm
• Weight: 106 g
• Illustrations: b/w figs.
• Series: Excavations of the Athenian Ag; Excavations of the Athenian Agora Picture Book; Agora Picture Book; Agora Picture Book
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > History, politics; Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity