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Athletics and Literature in the Roman Empire - Greek Culture in the Roman World Koenig, Jason (University of St Andrews, Scotland)
Athletics and Literature in the Roman Empire - Greek Culture in the Roman World
Koenig, Jason (University of St Andrews, Scotland)
Greek athletics flourished more in the Roman Empire than it ever had before. This book offers an exciting cultural history of the athletics of that period, setting out neglected evidence for athletic festivals and athletic education. It offers readings of a wide range of Greek and Latin authors.
420 pages, 12 b/w illus.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | July 31, 2008 |
| ISBN13 | 9780521070089 |
| Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
| Pages | 420 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 24 mm · 612 g |
| Language | English |