Sport in Greece and Rome

Harris, H. A.

ISBN 10: 0801407184 / ISBN 13: 9780801407185

Published by Cornell University Press, Ithaca, New York, 1972

About this Item

DJ has some yellowing at edges and some nicks and a bit of rubbing at top and bottom edges; owners name and date, ; In ink, on flyleaf ; Aspects of Greek and Roman Life; B and w photos; 24mo 5" - 6" tall; 288 pages.

Seller Inventory # 7367

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sport in Greece and Rome
• Publisher: Cornell University Press, Ithaca, New York
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801407184
• ISBN 13: 9780801407185
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

Explores the social and historical aspects of ancient sporting activities as well as describing techniques and equipment

Review

"Harris's writings―and this book is no exception―are rich mines of information on a vital and fascinating aspect of the ancient world."―Erich Segal, New York Times Book Review

"This is a sound and highly entertaining study of the practice and the social implications of sports in Greece and Rome, not only as they made their appearance at the Olympic and other games, or in spectacles in the Roman Circus, but also in daily life, as a pastime in the village."―Leo Heirman, Classical Outlook