tailieunhanh - A Brief History of the Olympic Games
For more than a millennium, the ancient Olympics captured the imaginations of the Greeks, until a Christianized Rome terminated the competitions in the fourth century AD. But the Olympic ideal did not die and this book is a succinct history of the ancient Olympics and their modern professor David Young, who has researched the subject for over 25 years, reveals how the ancient Olympics evolved from modest beginnings into a grand festival, attracting hundreds of highly trained athletes, tens of thousands of spectators, and the finest artists and poets. | A Brief History of the Olympic Games DAVID c. YOUNG A Brief History of the Olympic Games Brief Histories of the Ancient World This new series offers concise accessible and lively accounts of central aspects of the ancient world. Each book is written by an acknowledged expert in the field and provides a compelling overview for readers new to the subject and specialists alike. Published A Brief History of the Olympic Games David C. Young In Preparation A Brief History of Astrology Roger Beck A Brief History of Oracles Divination and Prophecy Sarah Iles .
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