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
This book is a welcome and accessible study of the reception and legacy of ancient sport. It targets a wide audience but could equally serve as an introduction to undergraduates interested in ancient sport or the history of the modern Olympics.
The Classical Review
This book is a welcome and accessible study of the reception and legacy of ancient sport … [Miller’s] insightful analysis … is also thought-provoking, offering a critical lens for a wider audience. This book effectively highlights the importance of studying ancient sport to improve the understanding of modern sporting cultures.
The Classical Review