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