Athletics in the Ancient World

Download or Read eBook Athletics in the Ancient World PDF written by E. Norman Gardiner and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-06-11 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.

Author	: E. Norman Gardiner
Publisher	: Courier Corporation
Total Pages	: 356
Release	: 2012-06-11
ISBN-10	: 9780486147451
ISBN-13	: 0486147452
Rating	: 4/5 (51 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis Athletics in the Ancient World by : E. Norman Gardiner

Book excerpt: Concise, convincing book emphasizes relationship between Greek and Roman athletics and religion, art, and education. Colorful descriptions of the pentathlon, foot-race, wrestling, boxing, ball playing, and more. 137 black-and-white illustrations.

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