Victor's Crown: Greek and Roman Sport from Homer to Byzantium
David Potter
Victor's Crown: Greek and Roman Sport from Homer to Byzantium
What is sport and why do we love it? These two questions drive David Potter's analysis of the western tradition of competitive athletics from eighth century BC to the sixth century AD, in which he argues that the story of ancient sport offers a paradigm for the tale of sport in our own time.
4.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews
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Omniscore:
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| Classification |
Non-fiction |
| Genre |
History, Sports, Hobbies & Games |
| Format |
Hardback |
| Pages |
352 |
| RRP |
£25.00 |
| Date of Publication |
February 2011 |
| ISBN |
978-1849162524 |
| Publisher |
Quercus |
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What is sport and why do we love it? These two questions drive David Potter's analysis of the western tradition of competitive athletics from eighth century BC to the sixth century AD, in which he argues that the story of ancient sport offers a paradigm for the tale of sport in our own time.
Reviews
The Independent on Sunday
Simon Redfern
"The 30-page bibliography and 50 pages of notes indicate this book's academic credentials, but don't let that put you off. It's written in lively style, packed with detail bringing the era to pungent life…"
27/02/2011
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The Sunday Times
James McConnachie
"Vivid and authoritative … Potter meticulously traces the origins, careers and lifestyles of athletes, gladiators and charioteers alike, and demolishes some cherished myths along the way … [A] fascinating and impressive book"
13/02/2011
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