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