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? 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.

Charioteer Appuleius Diocles, in a career spanning 24 years, competed in 4,257 races, winning an astounding 1,462 of them. Alypius, the young friend of St. Augustine, was both drawn to and repulsed by gladiatorial battles and struggled to shake his mania for the spectacle of blood sport.

Brief abstracts of the entries are included for quick reference, along with an expansive glossary and biographical notes on the ancient authors cited.



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

Ancient Roman Sports AZ

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/5/2019 12:11:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476671697, 978-1476671697
      ISBN10: 1476671699
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ? 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.

      Charioteer Appuleius Diocles, in a career spanning 24 years, competed in 4,257 races, winning an astounding 1,462 of them. Alypius, the young friend of St. Augustine, was both drawn to and repulsed by gladiatorial battles and struggled to shake his mania for the spectacle of blood sport.

      Brief abstracts of the entries are included for quick reference, along with an expansive glossary and biographical notes on the ancient authors cited.



      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

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