Olympia

The ancient and modern Olympic Games have been and continue to be a special event. This book reveals what distinguished these games in ancient Olympia in Greece, why they took place, which disciplines were common, and what prizes and privileges the winners received. It draws a connection to the modern games and their ideals. In addition to the history of their origins, it also highlights the development of the modern games and their political backgrounds. Therefore, the main topics include sports and society, the disciplines, sports venues, competitions, victory prizes and honors, as well as the influences of politics and commerce.