Author: Spivey, Nigel.
Title: The Ancient Olympics.
Description: Oxford & New York : Oxford University Press, 2012. Paperback. 320 pp. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : as new. - 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. English text. Condition : as new. ISBN 9780199602698.

Keywords: CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY, Olympic Games