Sporting Success in the Greek and Roman World (Archaeology, History, and Classical Studies) - Softcover

Briers, Audrey

 
9781854440556: Sporting Success in the Greek and Roman World (Archaeology, History, and Classical Studies)

Synopsis

The history of early athletics and competitive sports, from local city events to the Olympic games. In three sections , the book covers training, athletics, competitions and chariot racing, with a final chapter on the circus Maximus and the Colosseum in Rome.

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About the Author

Audrey Briers

Review

"Aimed at readers young and old, this little paperback makes interesting reading..." -- Greek-o-File, May 2002.

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