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Nigel Spivey
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The Ancient Olympics: War Minus the Shooting |
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English |
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Paperback |
| Pages: |
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304 |
| Date: |
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2005-06-30 |
| ISBN: |
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0192806041 |
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OUP Oxford |
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0.53 pounds |
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5.0 x 0.79 x 7.6 inches |
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Product Description
Contested bitterly and bloodily, the ancient Olympics were not an idealistic celebration of unity, but a clash of military powers in an arena not far removed from the battlefield. This book presents a portrait of the Greek Olympics - fierce contests between rivals, in which victors won kudos and rewards, and losers faced scorn and even assault.
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http://bookmooch.com/0192806041 |
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