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Greek Athletics
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Paperback. Editor(s): Konig, Senior Lecturer in Greek Jason (University of St Andrews, Scotland University of St Andrews University of St Andrews University of St Andrews, Scotland University of St Andrews, Scotland University of St Andrews, Scotland University of St Andrews, Scotland University of St. Andrews). Series: Edinburgh Readings on the Ancient World. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; HBLA1; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 614.
Exploring the past and rethinking the future of ancient sport studiesWhat did sporting competition and athletic education in the ancient world really involve? Why was it so highly valued? How did ancient athletic practices change over time? This volume answers these questions by bringing together a collection of important articles and book extracts by American and European scholars, covering gymnasium education, festival competition and victory, the role of athletic activity in conceptions of ancient identity, and the reception of the ancient athletic heritage in the modern world.Greek Athletics will appeal to anyone interested in ancient Greek history and ancient sport ... Read more
Exploring the past and rethinking the future of ancient sport studiesWhat did sporting competition and athletic education in the ancient world really involve? Why was it so highly valued? How did ancient athletic practices change over time? This volume answers these questions by bringing together a collection of important articles and book extracts by American and European scholars, covering gymnasium education, festival competition and victory, the role of athletic activity in conceptions of ancient identity, and the reception of the ancient athletic heritage in the modern world.Greek Athletics will appeal to anyone interested in ancient Greek history and ancient sport ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Edinburgh Readings on the Ancient World
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748639441
SKU
V9780748639441
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About Konig
Jason Konig is Senior Lecturer in Greek and Classical Studies at the University of St Andrews
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