The victor's crown
Subtitle: a history of ancient sport from Homer to Byzantium
By: David Potter
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 416
ISBN-13: 9780199842759; 9780199842735
Subjects: Civilization; Sports; History
Description: Presents the role of sport in the classical world from both the competitors' and the spectators' perspectives. Discusses how sport became a social force through its roles in religion, politics, and culture. Includes descriptions of conditioning, training, and competitions.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.