Sports and Games of Ancient Egypt (Sport and History Series) [Hardcover]

Wolfgang Decker (Author), Allen Guttmann (Translator)

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Publication Date: July 1992 | Series: Sport and History Series

Drawing on evidence from the fields of Egyptology and sport history, Decker describes how both Kings and commoners enjoyed athletic activities. He claims that some of the best-known Pharaohs performed athletic feats to demonstrate their superiority and describes both common and royal sports.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Yale Univ Pr (July 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0300044631
ISBN-13: 978-0300044638
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,791,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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