Oxford University Press, 1987. Paperback. Very good paperback in printed wraps. Upper righthand corner has a 1 cm crease on the front cover. 8vo. (6.19 x 0.64 x 9.25 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. B&W photos and illustrations. Includes maps, list of abbreviations, notes, bibliography, index testimonia, illustration credits, glossary and an index. 281 pp.

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ISBN: 9780195041279

Aimed at readers of all levels-from student to classics buff to serious scholar — this sourcebook looks at sport and recreation in ancient Greece through translated accounts of Greek and Latin authors. It examines diverse subjects such as the ancient Olympic Games, athletic clothing, women in sports, dining, dancing, and fishing. Sport and Recreation in Ancient Greece offers a wide range of topics geared to students' interests, new translations into readable English that facilitate their introduction to the subject, and a rich assortment of illustrations. The questions following each translation help readers understand the passages, while the presentation of contradictory evidence challenges them to evaluate different points of view, both in the study of ancient culture and in their own daily lives. Successfully classroom-tested for ten years, this book provides an excellent springboard for the study of ancient Greek history, classical literature, or sports history.

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