David Matz

Ancient Roman Sports, A-Z

Athletes, Venues, Events and Terms

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: McFarland & Co Inc
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. Oktober 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 328g
• ISBN-13: 9781476671697
• ISBN-10: 1476671699
• Artikelnr.: 55174864

Autorenporträt

David Matz is a professor of Classics at Saint Bonaventure University. He lives in Olean, New York.

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents
Preface
The Entries
Appendix I. Glossary of Terms
Appendix II. Chariot Racing and Gladiatorial Shows
Appendix III. Important Dates in Roman General History and Sports History
Appendix IV. Ancient Authors Cited in the Text
Bibliography
Index