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Explore the rich history of sport in the ancient Greco-Roman world with this comprehensive scholarly work from Routledge. Sport has been practised for millennia, deeply woven into ancient societies through ceremonial performances, physical education, and competitive events including the famous Olympic Games. This book provides fresh examination of central aspects of ancient sport, drawing on continuous reassessment of archaeological and historical evidence alongside modern methodological approaches. It fills a critical gap in ancient sport scholarship by synthesising new perspectives and old evidence into a single authoritative volume, offering readers deeper understanding of how sport shaped ancient cultures and societies.

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Routledge publication covering sport practices in the Greco-Roman world from the second millennium BC onwards.

Examines the social integration of sport through ceremonial performances, physical education and established competitions in ancient cultures.

Incorporates reassessment of archaeological and historical evidence with contemporary methodological perspectives on ancient sport.

Part of the Sport in the Global Society series, positioning ancient sport within broader historical and cultural contexts.

Provides comprehensive scholarly analysis filling a gap in understanding how competitive events shaped ancient Mediterranean societies.

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Release Date
17 September 2009
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27 February 2009

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