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The Ancient Olympics
by Spivey, Nigel
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- New/New
- ISBN 10
- 0192804332
- ISBN 13
- 9780192804334
- Seller
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About This Item
Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004 Book. New. Hardcover. 1st UK Ed... "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.
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- Bookseller
- KALAMOS BOOKS (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 041945
- Title
- The Ancient Olympics
- Author
- Spivey, Nigel
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st UK Ed..
- ISBN 10
- 0192804332
- ISBN 13
- 9780192804334
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Oxford
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- ANCIENT GREECE OLYMPIA OLYMPIAN GAMES SPORT ATHLETICS
- Bookseller catalogs
- Greece - Ancient; Olympia; Olympic Games;
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