The Kings of Strength - A History of All Strong Men from Ancient Times to Our Own (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2022
Authors:	Edmond Desbonnet • David L. Chapman
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	277
ISBN-13:	978-1-4766-8724-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Sport Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Weightlifting > Bodybuilding Books > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Biography > Sport
LSN:	1-4766-8724-2
Barcode:	9781476687247

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