Sport and Recreation in Ancient Greece A Sourcebook with Translations |
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| Author:
| Sweet, Waldo E. |
| Foreword by:
| Segal, Erich |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-504126-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 1987 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $193.64AUD $276.00 |
Book Description:
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Intended for readers at all levels--from student to classics buff to serious scholar--this sourcebook looks at sport and recreation in ancient Greece through vivid new translations of contemporary accounts. Covering such diverse topics as the ancient Olympic games, athletic attire, women in sports, hunting and fishing, and weight lifting, the book provides an excellent springboard for the study of ancient Greek history and classical literature. The book includesstudy questions after...
More DescriptionIntended for readers at all levels--from student to classics buff to serious scholar--this sourcebook looks at sport and recreation in ancient Greece through vivid new translations of contemporary accounts. Covering such diverse topics as the ancient Olympic games, athletic attire, women in sports, hunting and fishing, and weight lifting, the book provides an excellent springboard for the study of ancient Greek history and classical literature. The book includesstudy questions after each translated passage and a rich assortment of photographs of ancient art and artifacts depicting players, events, and equipment.