The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History
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The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History by David Arscott
Take a glimpse behind the gold medals and victory laps to see some of the strange, the unbelievable, and the downright bizarre events that make the Olympics very peculiar, indeed!
What would you have seen if you'd attended the Olympics in 472 BC? Did you know that some athletes ran wearing a helmet that weighed 50 pounds--that is, if they weren't naked? Or that combatants actually died in the ring? From its beginnings in Ancient Greece to the present day, the Olympic Games have always been thrilling . . . but they've also always been a little peculiar. Discover the fascinating history of this exciting spectacle, complete with statistics, biographies, and records, along with entertainingly quirky stories and weird facts.
What would you have seen if you'd attended the Olympics in 472 BC? Did you know that some athletes ran wearing a helmet that weighed 50 pounds--that is, if they weren't naked? Or that combatants actually died in the ring? From its beginnings in Ancient Greece to the present day, the Olympic Games have always been thrilling . . . but they've also always been a little peculiar. Discover the fascinating history of this exciting spectacle, complete with statistics, biographies, and records, along with entertainingly quirky stories and weird facts.
David Arscott is a former journalist who now works as a producer and broadcaster for BBC Radio. He is the author of more than 40 books about the county. He resides in Lewes and heads the Sussex Book Club and the Society of Sussex Writers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781912904877 |
| ISBN 10 | 191290487X |
| Title | The Olympics, A Very Peculiar History |
| Author | David Arscott |
| Series | Very Peculiar History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Salariya Book Company Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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