The ancient Olympics / Nigel Spivey.
The ancient Olympics / Nigel Spivey.
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Publisher
New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
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Date
2004.
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N796.48/349
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English
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Physical content
xxi, 273 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
Contents
1. 'War minus the shooting' -- 2. In training for beautiful goodness -- 3. The programme of agony -- 4. Sweet victory -- 5. The politics of contest -- 6. Olympia : the origins -- 7. Olympia : the afterlife.
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Publisher
New York : Oxford University Press, 2004.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
2004.
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Summary
"This is the first time that the long history of the Olympic institution has been traced with reference to social behaviour, sexual habits, and the aesthetic ideals of Classical antiquity. Were there any direct links between athletics and military training? Why did Greek athletes compete in the nude? How did the Romans change the games? The mytholo...
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The ancient Olympics / Nigel Spivey.
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Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references, p. 252-264.
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N796.48/349
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74VK2zy7EERb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VK2zy7EERb
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ISBN
0192804332 (hbk.) :
9780192804334 (hbk.) :
9780192804334
0192804332
DDC
796.48
MMS ID
991018017099702626
