Combat Sports in the Ancient World: Competition, Violence, and Culture (Sports and History Series) by Michael B. Poliakoff - 1995-04-26

Yale University Press, 1995-04-26. Paperback. Used: Good.

Some underlining and marginal notes on just a few pages, but mostly clean and unmarked. Minor wear to edges/corners. Tight binding.

New Haven: Yale University Press, 1987. xviii, 202p., b&w exhibit vignettes and some diagrams, later printing trade-size wraps, a fine unblemished copy.

Yale Univ Pr, Bethany, CT, 1995. Edition Unstated. Softcover. Very Good Condition. The books text appears to be clean. Minor shelf and corner wear to the books cover and corners. Binding is still in good condition. Creasing, scuffing,and rubbing to the books cover and corners. Book has a sticker on the back cover. Book has a small cut on the bottom of the books spine. 194 pp.. Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Education. ISBN: 0300063121. ISBN/EAN: 9780300063127. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: ABE419958858. . 9780300063127

Yale University Press, 1995-04-26. Reissue. Paperback. Used:Good.

New Haven, CT: Yale University Press. New. 1995. Third Printing; Paperback. 0300063121 . Sports And History Series Series; B&W Illustrations; 8.9 X 5.9 X 0.6 inches; xviii, 202 pages; Soft cover has black/tan spine with white lettering. NEW. Pages are clean and tight. This copy from 1987. Illustrated with 97 b/w pictures. 'A study of the practice of combat sports in the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and the Near East. The author discusses topics such as the function of competition and violent games in ancient society, the significance of combat sport in myth and literature, and their cultic functions.' Index. .

Yale University Press, 1995. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine copy. No additions.

Paperback / softback. New. A study of the practice of combat sports in the ancient civilizations of Greece, Rome and the Near East. The author discusses topics such as the function of competition and violent games in ancient society, the significance of combat sport in myth and literature, and their cultic functions.

Yale University Press. paperback. New. 8x6x0. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

Yale University Press. New. Special order direct from the distributor