Ancient Greek athletics / Stephen G. Miller.
| Author/creator | Miller, Stephen G. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, 2006. |
| Description | ix, 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 note | Originally published: 2004. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-275) and indexes. |
| ISBN | 0300115296 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780300115291 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GV21 .M55 2006 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |