Notes
Contains details of the events and traditions of the ancient Olympics, and the Games' place in ancient Greek culture. With full coloured photos of artefacts, maps and info-boxes to bring the history of the Olympics to life.
Contents
Contents : introduction -- only a game? -- the ghost stadium -- some days at the races -- wrestling wonders -- brilliant boxers -- petrifying pankration -- horseplay -- getting in shape -- the five-day festival -- women not welcomed -- the Games and the Romans -- De Coubertin's dream -- glossary -- index.
