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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 also served as the ideal forum for political parleys and alliances. This absorbing narrative, told from a spectator’s viewpoint, 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. The reader vividly experiences what it was like to be there, to witness the rituals, official banquets, bloody contests, victory celebrations and subsequent political parleys.
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About the Author
David Stuttard taught Classics for eleven years in Edinburgh, St Andrews and York, and has written numerous books on the Classical world including Greek Mythology: A Traveller’s Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy, A History of Ancient Greece in Fifty Lives and The Romans Who Shaped Britain (with Sam Moorhead), all published by Thames & Hudson. He is the founder of the theatre company Actors of Dionysus and a Fellow of Goodenough College, London.
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Featuring fresh translations of ancient sources, alongside vivid eye-witness accounts and lively anecdotes, 'Power Games' showcases the rituals, official banquets, victory celebrations and political parleys that took place amidst the astounding athletic achievements of the ancient Greek Games.
With the London 2012 Olympics drawing ever closer, this timely and absorbing tale will shed new light on the Olympic tradition.
A thrilling and exciting read - This gripping narrative presents ancient history in a unique and accessible way.
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