Olympic Games, B. C. 776- A. D. 1896, Part 1: The Olympic Games In Ancient Times (1896)

The Olympic Games, B. C. 776- A. D. 1896, Part 1: The Olympic Games In Ancient Times is a historical book written by S. P. Lambros in 1896. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history of the Olympic Games from their inception in ancient Greece in 776 B.C. until their revival in modern times in 1896 A.D. The book provides a detailed account of the ancient Olympic Games, including their origins, the sports that were played, and the cultural significance of the games in ancient Greece. It also explores the political and social context of the games, including the role of the Greek city-states and the religious significance of the games in ancient Greek religion.The second part of the book focuses on the revival of the Olympic Games in modern times, with a particular emphasis on the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin to bring back the games. It covers the history of the modern Olympic Games from their first edition in Athens in 1896 to the present day.Overall, The Olympic Games, B. C. 776- A. D. 1896, Part 1: The Olympic Games In Ancient Times is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed history of the Olympic Games from their ancient origins to their modern revival. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of sport, ancient Greece, or the Olympic Games.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.