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100 1 _aWright, F. A.
_q(Frederick Adam),
_d1869-1946
245 1 0 _aGreek Athletics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-06-07
508 _aAl Haines, Chuck Greif & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Greek Athletics" by F. A. Wright is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book primarily examines the rich traditions, practices, and principles of athletics in ancient Greece, particularly during the influential fifth century B.C. It explores how these athletic practices shaped Greek culture and the societal values surrounding physical fitness, competition, and education. The opening of the work delves into the author's preface where he outlines the importance of athletics in Greek society and raises provocative questions about the contemporary state of physical education compared to ancient norms. Wright contrasts the physical condition of modern-day citizens with that of ancient Greeks, emphasizing a perceived decline in health and athleticism in contemporary society. He highlights the significance of organized athletic festivals such as the Olympics, their historical context, and the various forms of physical training practiced by the Greeks, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the interconnectedness of athletics, culture, and military training in ancient Greece. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAthletics
653 _aSports -- Greece -- History -- To 1500
653 _aPhysical education and training -- Greece -- History -- To 1500
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65554
999 _c106377
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