Athletics in the Ancient World

Athletics in the Ancient World
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 9780486147451
ISBN-13 : 0486147452
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Book Synopsis Athletics in the Ancient World by : E. Norman Gardiner

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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