Greek Athletics
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Edinburgh University Press
Published:16th Apr '13
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Exploring the past and rethinking the future of ancient sport studies What did sporting competition and athletic education in the ancient world really involve? Why was it so highly valued? How did ancient athletic practices change over time? This volume answers these questions by bringing 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. Greek Athletics will appeal to anyone interested in ancient Greek history and ancient sport in particular. Key features: Offers a vivid summary of the key features of ancient athletic culture, together with discussion of recent progress in the field and possible future developmentsIncludes extensive supporting material: glossary, chronology, suggestions for further reading and comprehensive mapsFour pieces are translated for the first time from French and German into EnglishIncludes brief editorial discussions of each article
...provides a good introduction to how the study of ancient athletics intersects with subjects such as the influence of Greek culture on the Roman world and the importance of state-sponsored education in the life of Greek cities. -- Stephen Brunet, University of New Hampshire * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
...provides a good introduction to how the study of ancient athletics intersects with subjects such as the influence of Greek culture on the Roman world and the importance of state-sponsored education in the life of Greek cities. -- Stephen Brunet, University of New Hampshire * Bryn Mawr Classical Review *
By Jason König's praiseworthy initiative, the great formula of anthology critical reading is applied to the theme of athletic competitions in the Greek and Roman worlds. This results in a dense and multifaceted volume, aimed not only at students and scholars, but also at a wider audience of educated readers, since the praiseworthy meticulous compilation by the curator makes a large part of the contents and of the more technical details accessible to non-specialists in the field of classical antiquity. * Ludica *
ISBN: 9780748639441
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352 pages