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portada A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Topic
Ancient Culture
Collection
Bw Social Sciences Malden Grp
Language
English
Pages
680
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
16.83 x 24.45 cm.
ISBN
1444339524
ISBN13
9781444339529
Edition No.
1

A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity

Paul Christesen; Donald G. Kyle (Author) · BLACKWELL PUBL · Hardcover

A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity - Paul Christesen; Donald G. Kyle

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Synopsis "A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity"

A Companion To Sport And Spectacle In Greek And Roman Antiquity Presents A Series Of Original Essays That Apply A Socio - Historical Perspective To Myriad Aspects Of Ancient Sport. Featuring Contributions From A Wide Range Of International Scholars In Various Classical Antiquity Disciplines, Readings Focus On The Status And Roles Of Participants, Organizers, And Spectators While Addressing Such Themes As Class, Gender, Ethnicity, Religion, Violence, And More. Introductory Essays On The Historiography Of Greek And Roman Sport Are Followed By Specialized Readings Relating To Greek Sports In Specific Locales Such As Athens And Sparta. Subsequent Readings Relating To The Roman Empire Focus On Sport And Spectacle In The City Of Rome And In Various Roman Cities And Provinces. Distinctions Between Sport And Spectacle Are Examined And Understanding Sport And Spectacle As Part Of A Broader Social Canvas, Rather Than Isolated Activities, Is Emphasized. Offering A Wealth Of Insights To Our Current Understanding Of The Role Of Sport And Spectacle In The Ancient World, A Companion To Sport And Spectacle In Greek And Roman Antiquity Represents An Invaluable Scholarly Contribution To Ancient Sport Studies

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