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- ISBN 9780748639441
- Weight: 494g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 16 Apr 2013
- Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Exploring the past and rethinking the future of ancient sport studies
What did sporting competition and athletic education in the ancient world really involve? Why was it so highly valued? How did ancient athletic practices change over time? This volume answers these questions by bringing together a collection of important articles and book extracts by American and European scholars, covering gymnasium education, festival competition and victory, the role of athletic activity in conceptions of ancient identity, and the reception of the ancient athletic heritage in the modern world.
Greek Athletics will appeal to anyone interested in ancient Greek history and ancient sport in particular.
Key features:
Offers a vivid summary of the key features of ancient athletic culture, together with discussion of recent progress in the field and possible future developmentsIncludes extensive supporting material: glossary, chronology, suggestions for further reading and comprehensive mapsFour pieces are translated for the first time from French and German into EnglishIncludes brief editorial discussions of each article
Jason König is Senior Lecturer in Greek and Classical Studies at the University of St Andrews. His research is focused especially on the Greek literature and culture of the Roman Empire.
