«Miller expertly navigates the complex and fascinating world of ancient sport, as well as shining a perceptive light of some of the more and less well-known ways in which ancient sport has impacted on the modern world.»

Michael Scott, Professor of Classics and Ancient History, University Of Warwick, UK

«I would encourage anyone with even a passing interest in the sporting identity of the West to seek out this remarkable book for the wealth of insights it offers.»

The Journal of Classics Teaching