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Sport in ancient times / Nigel B. Crowther.
| Author/creator | Crowther, Nigel B. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2007. |
| Description | xxiii, 183 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Series | Praeger series on the ancient world, 1932-1406 Praeger series on the ancient world. ^A704387 |
| Contents | The Far East : China, Japan, and Korea -- The Middle East (excluding Egypt) -- Egypt at the time of the Pharaohs -- Minoan civilization -- Mycenae and Homer -- The ancient Olympic Games -- Ancient Greek athletics -- The Etruscans in ancient Italy -- Roman games and Greek athletics -- Roman recreations and physical fitness -- Recreational areas in Rome : the baths and Campus Martius -- Roman gladiators -- Roman chariot racing -- The Byzantine empire -- Three sporting heroes of the ancient world -- Women and sport : Atalanta and the "gladiator girl" -- Greco-Roman ball games and team sports -- Mesoamerican ball games. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]-176) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006032995 |
| ISBN | 0275987396 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780275987398 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV571.C76 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |