Ancient Greek Athletics
Yale University Press
Author: Stephen G. Miller
2006
Pages: 299
Format: pdf
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0300115291
Size: 41 mb
In this lavishly illustrated book, a world expert on ancient Greek athletics provides the first comprehensive introduction to the subject, vividly describing ancient sporting events and games and exploring their impact on art, literature, and politics. Using a wide array of ancient sources, written and visual, and including recent archaeological discoveries, Stephen Miller reconstructs ancient Greek athletic festivals and the details of specific athletic events.
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