The Kings of Strength: A History of All Strong Men from Ancient Times to Our Own - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Edmond Desbonnet, David L. Chapman (Other)Publish date:2022-03-07Pages:470
Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476687247ISBN-10:1476687242UPC:9781476687247Book Category:Sports & Recreation, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Bodybuilding & Weightlifting, HistorySize:9.92 x 6.93 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.8519Product ID:SCDTGC19HH
The Kings of Strength: A History of All Strong Men from Ancient Times to Our Own
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 thes...
Language:EnglishPublisher:McFarland & CompanyISBN-13:9781476687247ISBN-10:1476687242UPC:9781476687247Book Category:Sports & Recreation, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Bodybuilding & Weightlifting, HistorySize:9.92 x 6.93 x 1.10 inchesWeight:1.8519Product ID:SCDTGC19HH
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.
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