Ancient Greek athletics / Stephen G. Miller.

Author/creator Miller, Stephen G.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, 2006.
Descriptionix, 288 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents The world of Greek athletics -- The origins of Greek athletics -- The Crown competitions : the events at Olympia, Delphi, Nemea, and Isthmia -- The sites of the Crown competitions -- The Olympic games, 300 B.C.: a reconstruction of a festival -- The money games at Epidauros, Athens, Larissa, and Sparta -- Women and athletics -- Athletes and heroes -- Sport and recreation -- Training : the world of the gymnasion and the palaistra -- Athletics as entertainment in the Hellenistic and Roman periods -- Professionals and amateurs -- Politics and the games -- Athletics and society -- Arete.
General noteOriginally published: 2004.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 253-275) and indexes.
ISBN0300115296 (pbk.)
ISBN9780300115291 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks GV21 .M55 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold