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Power Games: The Olympics of Ancient Greece. David Stuttard (French Edition)
David Stuttard
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Paperback. Power; the power of the gods; the power of Greek cities; the power of the human body: all these were celebrated at the ancient Olympic Games. This title revolves around the Games of 416 BC a turning point in Greek politics when a cold war between Athens and other major cities was about to erupt into bloody fighting. Num Pages: 240 pages, 90 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; WSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 201 x 20. Weight in Grams: 390. Ritual and Rivalry at the Ancient Greek Olympics. 240 pages, 90 colour illustrations. Power; the power of the gods; the power of Greek cities; the power of the human body: all these were celebrated at the ancient Olympic Games. This title revolves around the Games of 416 BC a turning point in Greek politics when a cold war between Athens and other major cities was about to erupt into bloody fighting. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAG; 3D; HBJD; HBLA; HBTB; WSBB. Dimension: 172 x 201 x 20. Weight: 390.
Power; the power of the gods; the power of Greek cities; the power of the human body: all these were celebrated at the ancient Olympic Games. Ancient Olympia symbolized excellence and supremacy in every sense of the word, not only athletic, but also political. Every four years, this international festival – carefully timed to coincide with the August full moon – drew the strongest and fastest athletic champions, hoping to win glory for their city-state. With them came the ruling elite, equally intent on displaying their city’s power and prestige by excelling at the Games. After the athletic contests, Olympia ... Read more
Power; the power of the gods; the power of Greek cities; the power of the human body: all these were celebrated at the ancient Olympic Games. Ancient Olympia symbolized excellence and supremacy in every sense of the word, not only athletic, but also political. Every four years, this international festival – carefully timed to coincide with the August full moon – drew the strongest and fastest athletic champions, hoping to win glory for their city-state. With them came the ruling elite, equally intent on displaying their city’s power and prestige by excelling at the Games. After the athletic contests, Olympia ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
390g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714122724
SKU
V9780714122724
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