A Cultural History of Sport in Antiquity

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• AA.VV.

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• Hobby
• Sport

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A Cultural History of Sport in Antiquity explores the period from 800 BCE to 600 CE, highlighting the integral role of sport in Greco-Roman culture. The establishment of the Olympics and Rome's games marked the significance of athletic competitions, which were central to public life, much like today. Gymnasiums, public baths, and monumental arenas for chariot racing were built, while athletic contests flourished. Sports-themed household items gained popularity, and the achievements of athletes, gladiators, and charioteers were celebrated in poetry, monuments, and mosaics. This vibrant sporting culture reflects the leisure pursuits of the middle and upper classes. However, by 600 CE, the decline of this culture was precipitated by rising costs, barbarian invasions, and the rise of Christianity. The six-volume set presents a comprehensive history of sport from classical antiquity to the present, examining various forms and aspects of sport within their social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. Key themes include the purpose of sport, sporting time and space, technology, rules, conflict, inclusion and exclusion, and identities. Paul Christesen, a Professor at Dartmouth College, and Charles Stocking, an Associate Professor at Western University, contribute to this scholarly work, with Volume 1 featuring insights from General Wray Vamplew, Mark Dyreson, and John McClelland.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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