The Pentathlon of the Ancient World

by Frank Zarnowski

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The pentathlon, comprising competition in the discus, javelin, long jump, sprint, and wrestling, was hailed as the ultimate test of athletic versatility and remained a staple of the ancient Greek Olympic Games, Crown Games and Pan-Hellenic festivals for 1,200 years. Still, there is little scholarly consensus over many major aspects of the event. This detailed exploration of the ancient pentathlon discusses the nature of the spectacle, the method of...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0786467835

ISBN13:9780786467839

Release Date:May 2013

Publisher:McFarland and Company, Inc.

Length:216 Pages

Weight:0.65 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.9" x 9.1"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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History Sports & Outdoors Sports & Recreation

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