Title: A Companion To Sport And Spectacle In Greek And Roman Antiquity
Description: "A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity presents a series of essays that apply a socio-historical perspective to myriad aspects of ancient sport and spectacle. Covers the Bronze Age to the Byzantine Empire. Includes contributions from a range of international scholars with various Classical antiquity specialties. Goes beyond the usual concentrations on Olympia and Rome to examine sport in cities and territories throughout the Mediterranean basin. Features a variety of illustrations, maps, end-of-chapter references, internal cross-referencing, and a detailed index to increase accessibility and assist researchers"--
Subjects: Sports, history, Greece, history, Sports, History, Social life and customs, Social conditions, LITERARY CRITICISM / Ancient & Classical, Sports, europe, Rome, antiquities, Greece, antiquities, History, ancient, Social aspects, Manners and customs, Social history