Athletics in the Ancient World

Author	: E. Norman Gardiner
Publisher	: Courier Corporation
Total Pages	: 356
Release	: 2012-06-11
ISBN-10	: 9780486147451
ISBN-13	: 0486147452
Rating	: 4/5 (452 Downloads)

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Download or read book Athletics in the Ancient World 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. 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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