The Victor's Crown : A History of Ancient Sport from Homer to Byzantium by David Potter. Oxford University Press, 2012.
New Book Shelf: GV573 .P67 2012
"[This book] 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." (Summary from publisher)
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