A Brief History of the Olympic Games

Abstract

List of Figures.Preface.1. Introduction.2. Beginnings and Evidence.3. Athletic Events.4. Combat and Equestrian Events.5. Zeus Country.6. Pindar and Immortality.7. Body, Mind, and Greek Athletics.8. Questions of Profit and Social Class.9. The Athletes.10. Women and Greek Athletics.11. Between the Greek and Roman Worlds.12. The Later Centuries of Olympia.13. The Origin and Authenticity of the Modern Olmpu Games.Appendix A: Chornology and Schedule of the Athletic Circuit.Appendix B: Technical Note on Discuss and Long Jump.Appendix C: Modern Issues: The Marathon and Torch Relay.Notes.Glossary.Bibliography.Index.

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