Olympic Games The First Thousand Years

Name: Olympic Games The First Thousand Years
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ISBN: 9780486444253

ISBN-10: 0486444252

ISBN-13: 9780486444253

Edition: 2005

Authors: M. I. Finley, H. W. Pleket

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The authors draw upon their extensive knowledge of the ancient world as they present a definitive survey of the Olympic Games, from 776 b.c. to a.d. 261. Readers are transported back to the eighth century b.c. and are introduced, with absorbing detail, to the games' events and their historical, social, and religious context. The authors also delineate the similarities and differences between ancient and modern games. Richly illustrated with rare artwork, this authoritative account will appeal not only to classical scholars but to all those interested in sports and athletic events. 40 unnumbered plates of illustrations. 2 maps; 16 figures.

Book details

List price: $11.95
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Dover Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/1/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.616
Language: English



Preface


Plates


Acknowledgements


A Note on Greek Measures of Distance and Money Values


Table of Dates



Ancient and Modern



Games and Festivals



The Olympic Programme



Spectators and Facilities



Rules and Officials



The Athletes



Training and Trainers



Games, Politics and Patronage



The Critics


Epilogue