The victor's crown : a history of ancient sport from Homer to Byzantium / David Potter.
The victor's crown : a history of ancient sport from Homer to Byzantium / David Potter.
The victor's crown : a history of ancient sport from Homer to Byzantium / David Potter.
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Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2012.
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N796.09/14
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Language
English
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Physical content
xxx, 416 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents
Ashes, linen and the origins of sport. Introduction -- Homer and the Bronze Age -- Homer and sport -- Olympia. From myth to history -- Olympia in 480 BC -- The Olympic games of 476 BC -- The festival approaches -- Winning: The equestrian events; The pentathlon and the foot races; Nudity; Pain and Su...
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Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2012.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
c2012.
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Summary
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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The victor's crown : a history of ancient sport from Homer to Byzantium / David Potter.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c2012.
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N796.09/14
Record Identifier
74Vv7QeM3pLd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74Vv7QeM3pLd
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ISBN
0199842736
9780199842759 (pbk.)
0199842752 (pbk.)
9780199842735
DDC
796.09
MMS ID
991008874619702626
