Explores the social and historical aspects of ancient sporting activities as well as describing techniques and equipment
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"Harris's writings-and this book is no exception-are rich mines of information on a vital and fascinating aspect of the ancient world."-Erich Segal, New York Times Book Review
"Harris's writings and this book is no exception are rich mines of information on a vital and fascinating aspect of the ancient world." Erich Segal, New York Times Book Review"
"Harris's writings--and this book is no exception--are rich mines of information on a vital and fascinating aspect of the ancient world."--Erich Segal, New York Times Book Review
"This is a sound and highly entertaining study of the practice and the social implications of sports in Greece and Rome, not only as they made their appearance at the Olympic and other games, or in spectacles in the Roman Circus, but also in daily life, as a pastime in the village."--Leo Heirman, Classical Outlook
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Seller: Librería y Editorial Renacimiento, S.A., VALENCINA DE LA CONCEPCIÓN, SE, Spain
22x14. Tela editorial con sobrecubierta. 288 pgs. Texto en inglés. Ilustraciones en b/n. Tejuelo de biblioteca. 674312. Seller Inventory # MN24912
Seller: Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 144 pages. The cover has a little wear. The page edges are lightly foxed and tanned. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Seller Inventory # 170175
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Seller: Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 288 pages. The dust jacket has been covered in a clear plastic protective cover, and has a bit of wear. With tanning, a sticker on the spine spine, a few small scuffs, and the front inside flap has been clipped. The page edges are well tanned and foxed. The book contains pencil underlining and marginalia. The book contains the usual library paraphelnalia. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Ex Library. Seller Inventory # 170174
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Seller: Druckwaren Antiquariat, Salzwedel, Germany
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Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,800grams, ISBN:0500400229. Seller Inventory # 9856979
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Seller: Gareth Roberts, Rhydcymerau, Llandeilo, CARMS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Ex library hardback with DJ; usual stamps/markings. Published in 1972 by Thames & Hudson. Shelf wear to boards/DJ & front hinge is partially split with some highlighting otherwise a clean, sound copy. 83 black & white plates all intact & free from markings. Ready for immediate despatch from UK. BS-3B*. Seller Inventory # SFL13-549
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Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. Seller Inventory # ERICA82905004002292
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