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The Ancient Olympics
by Nigel Spivey
ISBN: 0192804332
ISBN-13: 9780192804334
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Published date: 2004
Size: 5.5 x 8.25 inches
Weight: 0.78 pounds
Pages: 273
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The Ancient Olympics: A History
Nigel Spivey
Oxford University Press, USA. Used - Very Good. Former Library book. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Ancient Olympics: A History
Nigel Spivey
Oxford. Used - Like New. Fine. Cloth, D-j. Originally published at $28.00. ( more information) Offered by Powell's Bookstores Chicago (United States)
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Ancient Olympics: A History
Nigel Spivey
Oxford. Used - Very Good. Hardcover. . Slight shelf wear; Otherwise, Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Powell's Bookstores Chicago (United States)
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The Ancient Olympics : A History
SPIVEY, Nigel
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004. Cloth, xxiii, 273 pages, illustrated, unused copy.. Hardcovers. Fine/Fine. 8vo. ( more information) Offered by Colin Martin Books (United Kingdom)
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The Ancient Olympics: A History
Nigel Spivey
New York: Oxford University Press, 2004 History Excellent condition Minor shelf wear. Text is clean and unmarked.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Ted Mihm, Bookseller (United States)
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Ancient Olympics
Spivey, Nigel
New York: Oxford University Press, 2004 273 pp. . Text is Free of Markings. Cloth. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Montana Book Company (United States)
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ANCIENT OLYMPICS A HISTORY
SPIVEY, NIGEL
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 804. HARDBACK. VG/VG. ( more information) Offered by Elliott Bay Book Company (United States)
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Ancient Olympics: A History
Spivey, Nigel
HB. Oxford UP (2004). May have a remainder mark and/or minor shelf wear. Text is clean. VG or better. ( more information) Offered by McIntyre & Moore Booksellers Inc (United States)
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The Ancient Olympics
Spivey, Nigel:
-Oxford University Press, 2004- Ancient Studies. First edition. xxi+273 pages with index. Illustrated. Cloth. Very good indeed in very good dustjacket The Ancient Olympics bfnov 0192804332 ( more information) Offered by Studio Bookshop (United Kingdom)
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The Ancient Olympics
Spivey, Nigel
Oxford Univ Pr, 2004. 273pp, illustrated.. ISBN: 0192804332 . Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. GREECE SPORT RELIGION. ( more information) Offered by B&B Smith, Booksellers (United States)
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THE ANCIENT OLYMPICS
Spivey, Nigel
(Oxford), Oxford Univ. Press, (2004). Cloth, fine in d/w, map, illust., pp. xxi, 273. ISBN 0-19-280433-2. A study of the long history of the Olympic institution with reference to social behaviour, sexual habits, and the aesthetic ideas of Classical antiquiry. The author argues that, whilst winning at any cost was what mattered most at the games, the original Olympics were a remarkably stable and profoundly civilized institution. Keywords: Olympics olympic games athletics sport ancient history classics classical studies antiquiry Greece Greeks athletes ( more information) Offered by Serendipity Books (Australia)
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The Ancient Olympics
Spivey, Nigel
Oxford: Oxford U.P., 2004 "This is the first time that the long history of the Olympic institution has been traced with reference to social behaviour, sexual habits, and the aesthetic ideals of Classical antiquity. Were there any direct links between athletics and military training? Why did Greek athletes compete in the nude? How did the Romans change the games? The mythology and archaeology of Olympia is also explored, revealing the ways in which the Greeks elevated sporting prowess to heroic status - and a mode of divine gratification." 296p. illus ( B & W) bibliography.index. 1st UK Ed.. Hard Cover. New/New. ( more information) Offered by KALAMOS BOOKS (Canada)
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The Ancient Olympics (Qty: 3)
SPIVEY, NIGEL
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2004. Brand new. The word 'athletics' is derived from the Greek verb 'to struggle for a prize'. The author paints a portrait of the Greek Olympics as the fierce contests between bitter rivals, in which victors won kudos and rewards, and losers faced scorn and even assault ( more information) Offered by A Green Hippo (United Kingdom)
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The Ancient Olympics: A History
Spivey, Nigel
Oxford University Press, USA. Hardcover. 0192804332 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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The Ancient Olympics
Nigel Spivey, Nigel Jonathan Spivey
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