The Ancient Olympics
by
Nigel Spivey
Book Details
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
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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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