Sports and Games of the Ancients

by Steve Craig

Book Overview

Based on reports from 19th century explorers, museum artifacts, and other historical documents, the rules, equipment, and diagrams as they are currently understood are provided here for readers, along with suggestions for adapting these sports and games for modern times. Sports enthusiasts and students will find this volume a valuable resource for discovering the earliest beginnings of our modern-day sports.

Divided according to seven geopolitical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313316007
• ISBN13: 9780313316005
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

An amazing and painstakingly researched resource

The newest title in the outstanding "Sports and Games through History" series from Greenwood Press, Sports And Games Of The Ancients by sports historian Steve Craig is an amazing and painstakingly researched resource offering insights into the history of what was to evolve into modern-day sports and games. Many of the physical sports were practiced as much to emphasize survival skills as to relax and play. Ancient sports worldwide are discussed and evaluated in this adventurous and detailed repository filled with fascinating facts for true sports lovers. Also very highly recommended for sports history enthusiasts are the other two titles in this unique series: Sports And Games Of Medieval Cultures , and Sports And Games Of The 18th And 19th Centuries .