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The victor's crown : a history of ancient sport from Homer to Byzantium /
Presents the role of sport in the classical world from both the competitors' and the spectators' perspectives. Discusses how sport became a social force through its roles in religion, politics, and culture. Includes descriptions of conditioning, training, and competitions.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press,
©2012.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Presents the role of sport in the classical world from both the competitors' and the spectators' perspectives. Discusses how sport became a social force through its roles in religion, politics, and culture. Includes descriptions of conditioning, training, and competitions. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xxx, 416 pages) : color illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780199878284 0199878285 |