Publisher | University of California Press |
ISBN 13 | 9780520274334 |
ISBN 10 | 0520274334 |
Author | Stephen G Miller |
Book Format | Paperback |
Language | English |
Book Description | From the informal games of Homer's time to the highly organized contests of the Roman world, Miller has compiled a trove of ancient sources: Plutarch on boxing, Aristotle on the pentathlon, Philostratos on the buying and selling of victories, Vitruvi |
About the Author | Stephen G. Miller is Professor of Classical Archaeology Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. Paul Christesen is Associate Professor of Classics at Dartmouth College. |
Publication Date | 1 September 2012 |
Number of Pages | 256 pages |
Arete: Greek Sports from Ancient Sources
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