From the identity of Greek athletes and the place of Greek games in the Roman era to forms, functions, and venues of Roman spectacles, this second volume of Spo

From the Minoan bull-leaping to the ancient Olympics and the enigmas of their contests, this first volume of Sport in the Greek and Roman Worlds contains nine a

A Companion to Sport and Spectacle in Greek and Roman Antiquity presents a series of essays that apply a socio-historical perspective to myriad aspects of ancie

A comprehensive study of the practice of combat sports in the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and the Near East.

This book explores the relationship between sport and democratization. Drawing on sociological and historical methodologies, it provides a framework for underst