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A definitive survey of the Olympic games from 776 BC to AD 261 this scholarly yet immensely readable account of Olympic athletes in ancient times takes a highly realistic view of these fabled contests Transporting readers back to the eighth century bc Professor M I Finley and Dr H W Pleket draw upon their extensive knowledge of the ancient world to explain in absorbing detail the various sporting events and their historical social and religious context They also detail the similarities and differences between ancient and modern gamesThrough their examination of ancient documents the authors conclude that todays audiences would be astonished by the brutality exhibited in many of the Olympic events The ferocity of boxing and wrestling matches for example is unparalleled in modern games No event today could match the spectacle or excitement of the fourhorse chariot races in which thirty to forty teams competed Of special interest were the demands made by the victors who expected insisted upon and procured material rewards for their victories regardless of class or personal fortuneRichly illustrated with rare artwork this authoritative account of one thousand years of early Olympic history will appeal not only to classical scholars but to all those interested in sports and athletic events
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