Ancient Roman Sports, A-Z

Ancient Roman Sports, A-Z
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 238
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ISBN-10 : 9781476636245
ISBN-13 : 1476636249
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Book Synopsis Ancient Roman Sports, A-Z by : David Matz

Download or read book Ancient Roman Sports, A-Z written by David Matz and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:  Chariot races. Gladiatorial combat. Fishing. Hunting. Swimming. The ancient Romans enjoyed these sports--sometimes with fanatical enthusiasm. This reference book contains more than 100 entries covering sporting events and activities of the era, and the Romans who sponsored, competed in and attended them. Charioteer Appuleius Diocles, in a career spanning 24 years, competed in 4,257 races, winning an astounding 1,462 of them. Alypius, the young friend of St. Augustine, was both drawn to and repulsed by gladiatorial battles and struggled to shake his mania for the spectacle of blood sport. Brief abstracts of the entries are included for quick reference, along with an expansive glossary and biographical notes on the ancient authors cited.


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