The victor's crown [electronic resource] : a history of ancient sport from Homer to Byzantium / David Potter.

Presents the role of sport in the classical world from both the competitors' and the spectators' perspectives. Discusses how sport became a social force through its roles in religion, politics, and culture. Includes descriptions of conditioning, training, and competitions.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Potter, D. S. (David Stone), 1957-
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, c2012.
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The Victor's Crown: A History of Ancient Sport From Homer to Byzantium
Format: Electronic eBook

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ProQuest Ebook Central - Academic Complete: 2011 (Ebook Central @ Proquest)
EBSCO eBooks: 2012 (EBSCO)
eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost) – North America: 2012 (EBSCO)