Sport and Recreation in Ancient Greece

Sport and Recreation in Ancient Greece
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 9780195041262
ISBN-13 : 0195041267
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Book Synopsis Sport and Recreation in Ancient Greece by : Waldo E. Sweet

Download or read book Sport and Recreation in Ancient Greece written by Waldo E. Sweet and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1987 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 includes study questions after each translated passage and a rich assortment of photographs of ancient art and artifacts depicting players, events, and equipment.


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