The Ancient Olympics

Name: The Ancient Olympics
Brand: Oxford University Press
SKU: 9780199602698
Price: 3250 KES
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ISBN: 9780199602698

by Nigel Spivey

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 0199602697

ISBN-13 9780199602698

Publisher Oxford University Press

Imprint Oxford University Press

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Jun 14th, 2012

Print length 310 Pages

Weight 334 grams

Dimensions 19.60 x 12.90 x 1.70 cms

Product Classification: European history Classical history / classical civilisation Olympic & Paralympic games Track & field sports, athletics

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A portrait of the Greek Olympics as they really were - fierce contests between bitter rivals, in which victors won kudos and rewards, and losers faced scorn and even assault. After reading this book, no one will see the Olympics as a graceful display of Greek beauty again, but as war by other means.

The word ''athletics'' is derived from the Greek verb ''to struggle for a prize''. After reading this book, no one will see the Olympics as a graceful display of Greek beauty again, but as war by other means.Nigel Spivey paints a portrait of the Greek Olympics as they really were - fierce contests between bitter rivals, in which victors won kudos and rewards, and losers faced scorn and even assault. Victory was almost worth dying for, and a number of athletes did just that. Many more resorted to cheating and bribery. Contested always bitterly and often bloodily, the ancient Olympics were not an idealistic celebration of unity, but a clash of military powers in an arena not far removed from the battlefield.

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