Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z by Mark Golden (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z by Mark Golden "Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z" covers a wide range of Greek and Roman sporting activities. Arranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, the volume includes more than 700 entries discussing ancient athletes, festivals, important sites, equipment and concepts. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z covers an extraordinarily wide range of Greek and Roman sporting activities Arranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, the volume includes more than 700 entries discussing ancient athletes, festivals, important sites, equipment and concepts. The approach throughout is comprehensive yet succinct, with key topics, such as athletic festivals, chariot racing, prizes and the role of women receiving more detailed discussion. Each entry concludes with pointers to the most important sources of information, both ancient and modern. The places mentioned in the text are picked out on a useful map, and a timeline of significant developments and events is also included. Reliable, enjoyable, and up-to-date, this handy work of reference will suit readers from student level upwards. Back Cover Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z covers an extraordinarily wide range of Greek and Roman sporting activities.Arranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, this volume includes more than 700 entries discussing ancient athletes, festivals, important sites, equipment and concepts. The approach throughout is comprehensive yet succinct, with key topics, such as athletic festivals, chariot racing, prizes and the role of women receiving more detailed discussion.Each entry concludes with pointers to the most important sources of information, both ancient and modern. The places mentioned in the text are picked out on a useful map, and a timeline of significant developments and events is also included.Reliable, enjoyable, and up-to-date, this handy work of reference will suit readers from student level upwards. Author Biography Mark Golden Table of Contents Introduction, Acknowledgements, Abbreviations and short titles, Some important dates, Map of the Greek and Roman world, SPORT IN THE ANCIENT WORLD Review A good read ... due, at least in part, to Gs writing style, which keeps the pages turning ... [a] wonderful addition to our resources. - The Classical Review Long Description "Sport in the Ancient World from A to Z" covers an extraordinarily wide range of Greek and Roman sporting activities. Arranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, the volume includes more than 700 entries discussing ancient athletes, festivals, important sites, equipment and concepts. The approach throughout is comprehensive yet succinct, with key topics, such as athletic festivals, chariot racing, prizes and the role of women receiving more detailed discussion. Each entry concludes with pointers to the most important sources of information, both ancient and modern. The places mentioned in the text are picked out on a useful map, and a timeline of significant developments and events is also included. Reliable, enjoyable, and up-to-date, this handy work of reference will suit readers from student level upwards. Details ISBN0415248817 Author Mark Golden Short Title SPORT IN THE ANCIENT WORLD FRO Language English ISBN-10 0415248817 ISBN-13 9780415248815 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2003 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1948 Edition 1st Residence US DOI 10.1604/9780415248815 UK Release Date 2003-09-25 AU Release Date 2003-09-25 NZ Release Date 2003-09-25 Pages 208 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series The Ancient World from A to Z Publication Date 2003-09-25 Alternative 9780415486729 DEWEY 796.093803 Illustrations 4 Tables, black and white Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134414495;

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