It’s that time again! For 16 days, the world’s greatest and most accomplished athletes will be gathering in Beijing to test their mettle against their peers. The summer Olympics will draw global attention as people turn their eyes to the east in order to follow the modern version of the world’s most ancient and venerable competition. But what are the origins of this 2700-year-old event? Tracing the enigmatic, mystical genesis of the Greek Olympiad, our free e-book, The Olympic Games: How They All Began, takes us on a journey to ancient Greece with some of the finest scholars of the ancient world. Ranging from the original religious significance of the games to the brutal athletic competitions themselves, the e-book’s contributing writers paint a picture of the ancient sports world and its devoted fans. Setting the stage for this summer’s Games, this book also takes a look at the complex and often fraught relationship between ancient China and its western neighbors. For any fan of the Olympic Games, this entertaining and fascinating read is a must.

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