The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancient Games
The True Story of the Ancient Games
$37.86
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
2 August 2004
Summary
"What was it like to attend the ancient Olympic Games? "With the summer Olympics‘ return to Athens, Tony Perrottet delves into the ancient world and lets the Greek Games begin again. The acclaimed author of Pagan Holiday brings attitude, erudition, and humor to the fascinating story of the original Olympic festival, tracking the event day by day to re-create the experience in all its compelling spectacle. Using firsthand reports and little-known sources—including a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780812969917 |
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| ISBN-10: | 081296991X |
| Author: | Tony Perrottet |
| Publisher: | Random House Trade |
| Imprint: | Random House US |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 2 August 2004 |
| Weight: | 220g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 133mm x 205mm |
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About The Author
Tony Perrottet
A long-term denizen of Manhattan, Tony Perrottet is the
A long-term denizen of Manhattan, Tony Perrottet is the author of “Pagan Holiday: On the Trail of Ancient Roman Tourauthor of “Pagan Holiday: On the Trail of Ancient Roman Tourists” and “The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancientists” and “The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancient Greek Games”. His irreverent yet thoroughly researched appr Greek Games”. His irreverent yet thoroughly researched approach to history has made him a regular contributor to “Smithoach to history has made him a regular contributor to “Smithson
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