Greek Athletics

By Jason König

Book Overview

This volume brings together a collection of important articles and book extracts by American and European scholars, covering gymnasium education, festival competition and victory, the role of athletic activity in conceptions of ancient identity, and the reception of the ancient athletic heritage in the modern world.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748639446
• ISBN13: 9780748639441
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher