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"Chariot races. Gladiatorial combat. Fishing. Hunting. Swimming. 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. Brief abstracts of the entries are included for quick reference, a...

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Main Author: Matz, David (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
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Summary:"Chariot races. Gladiatorial combat. Fishing. Hunting. Swimming. 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. Brief abstracts of the entries are included for quick reference, along with an expansive glossary and biographical notes"--
Physical Description:vii, 229 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476671697
1476671699