Sport in the Cultures of the Ancient World - New Perspectives

Summary

From the early origins of the ancient Olympics to gladiatorial shows in late antiquity, the chapters, written by prominent scholars on ancient sport, provide original insights into key aspects of ancient sport in its historical, social and ideological setting. This book was published as a special issue of International Journal of the History of Sport.

Product details

• Authors: Zinon Papakonstantinou
• Assisted by: Zinon Papakonstantinou (Editor), Papakonstantinou Zinon (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.05.2012
• EAN: 9780415641166
• ISBN: 978-0-415-64116-6
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Guides > Sport; SPORTS & RECREATION / General, SPORTS & RECREATION / Olympics & Paralympics, Sports & outdoor recreation, Ancient History, Classical history / classical civilisation, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cultural & Social Aspects, Sports and Active outdoor recreation