Sport and Spectacle in the Ancient World (Ancient Cultures)
Sport and Spectacle in the Ancient World explores athletic competition and public entertainment as central elements of ancient cultures. Donald G. Kyle places these activities within their wider historical and cultural context, offering a focused introduction to how sport and spectacle shaped communal life and ancient society.
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Sport and Spectacle in the Ancient World examines the role of athletic competition and public entertainment in ancient cultures.
The book considers sport and spectacle as important aspects of how ancient societies expressed values, identity, and communal life.
Donald G. Kyle presents the subject within the broader context of ancient history and culture.
Part of the Ancient Cultures series, this title offers readers a focused introduction to a significant dimension of the ancient world.
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