Notes
This series Would You Believe ... explores everyday life through the centuries - but not as you’ve ever seen it before! This book explores the story behind the games we play like never before. It examines the amazing peculiarities of international sport and leisure activities past and present. Readers will learn about the wacky and often bloodthirsty games that our ancestors liked such as fierce gladiatorial contests, as well as the even wackier that are still used around the world today - such as bog snorkelling and bungee jumping!Contents
Contents : ancient pastimes; roman games; war games; pistols at dawn; eastern arts; run for it; on the ball; rolling, hurling and kicking; faster than a speeding snail; beastly pleasures; a-hunting we shall go; circus and fairground; defying gravity; water sports; taking the air; land daredevils; nice ice; feats of endurance; shall we dance; helping the year go round; conclusion; find out more; glossary and index;
