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The Kings of Strength
A History of All Strong Men from Ancient Times to Our Own
Taschenbuch von Edmond Desbonnet
Sprache: Englisch

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More than a century ago, the barrel-chested strongman clad in leopard skins, Roman sandals and carrying an oversized barbell was a common performer in fairs, circuses and vaudeville theaters. In 1911, before this phenomenon had disappeared, French gym owner, journalist and athlete Edmond Desbonnet published a colorful history of these mighty performers. Since he knew and interviewed many of these men (and women), Desbonnet was able to put a human face on the strongmen and strongwomen who made their livings by performing spectacular strength stunts for the entertainment of the public. Among these were super-strong athlete Louis Uni, known as Apollon; Eugen Sandow, the mighty Adonis of the stage; the great strongwoman Kati Sandwina Brumbach and many others who entertained audiences by lifting barbells, automobiles, horses and even elephants. Now translated to English and extensively annotated, The Kings of Strength records and preserves the biographies of more than 200 strength performers and bodybuilders from ancient times up to the early 1900s. The book provides a vital contribution to both theatrical and athletic history, while exploring the universal fascination with strength and muscular physiques.
More than a century ago, the barrel-chested strongman clad in leopard skins, Roman sandals and carrying an oversized barbell was a common performer in fairs, circuses and vaudeville theaters. In 1911, before this phenomenon had disappeared, French gym owner, journalist and athlete Edmond Desbonnet published a colorful history of these mighty performers. Since he knew and interviewed many of these men (and women), Desbonnet was able to put a human face on the strongmen and strongwomen who made their livings by performing spectacular strength stunts for the entertainment of the public. Among these were super-strong athlete Louis Uni, known as Apollon; Eugen Sandow, the mighty Adonis of the stage; the great strongwoman Kati Sandwina Brumbach and many others who entertained audiences by lifting barbells, automobiles, horses and even elephants. Now translated to English and extensively annotated, The Kings of Strength records and preserves the biographies of more than 200 strength performers and bodybuilders from ancient times up to the early 1900s. The book provides a vital contribution to both theatrical and athletic history, while exploring the universal fascination with strength and muscular physiques.
Über den Autor
David L. Chapman, a Seattle-based independent scholar, has written many books and articles on physique photography, sport history, gender studies, film and popular culture. He worked on the translation of Edmond Desbonnet's massive French history for more than three decades.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments

Edmond Desbonnet and His Times: An Introduction to The Kings of Strength

A Fascination with Strength: How the French Were Restored to Their Muscles

The Kings of Strength: A History of All Strong Men from Ancient Times to Our Own

Preface

First Part: Physical Strength in Antiquity

Second Part: Physical Strength in the Middle Ages

Third Part: Physical Strength in Modern Times

Fourth Part: Contemporary Athletes of the Nineteenth Century

Fifth Part: Modern Athletes: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

The Super Athletes: The Demigods of Athletics

Appendix A: Weightlifting Terms and Metric Conversions

Appendix B: Letter from Edmond Desbonnet to Professor Louis Attila

Chapter Notes

Bibliography of Desbonnet Works

Bibliography of Monographs and Articles

Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Importe, Sport
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Sonstige Sportarten
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781476687247
ISBN-10: 1476687242
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Desbonnet, Edmond
Hersteller: McFarland
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 254 x 178 x 26 mm
Von/Mit: Edmond Desbonnet
Erscheinungsdatum: 21.02.2022
Gewicht: 0,88 kg
Artikel-ID: 121439353
Über den Autor
David L. Chapman, a Seattle-based independent scholar, has written many books and articles on physique photography, sport history, gender studies, film and popular culture. He worked on the translation of Edmond Desbonnet's massive French history for more than three decades.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments

Edmond Desbonnet and His Times: An Introduction to The Kings of Strength

A Fascination with Strength: How the French Were Restored to Their Muscles

The Kings of Strength: A History of All Strong Men from Ancient Times to Our Own

Preface

First Part: Physical Strength in Antiquity

Second Part: Physical Strength in the Middle Ages

Third Part: Physical Strength in Modern Times

Fourth Part: Contemporary Athletes of the Nineteenth Century

Fifth Part: Modern Athletes: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

The Super Athletes: The Demigods of Athletics

Appendix A: Weightlifting Terms and Metric Conversions

Appendix B: Letter from Edmond Desbonnet to Professor Louis Attila

Chapter Notes

Bibliography of Desbonnet Works

Bibliography of Monographs and Articles

Index
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Genre: Importe, Sport
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Sonstige Sportarten
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781476687247
ISBN-10: 1476687242
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Desbonnet, Edmond
Hersteller: McFarland
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Produktsicherheitsverantwortliche/r, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 254 x 178 x 26 mm
Von/Mit: Edmond Desbonnet
Erscheinungsdatum: 21.02.2022
Gewicht: 0,88 kg
Artikel-ID: 121439353
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