Ian Oliver Bücher

"This is a must-have for every martial arts book collection."-Rick Faye, senior instructor under Dan Inosanto"Oliver packs enough variations and little nuggets in to make this an essential purchase . . . thoroughly recommended."-Fighters magazineWhether you're serious about boxing or just serious about getting in shape, this book will help. The same methods that build speed, stamina, and power in the ring have as much to offer the fitness enthusiast as the beginner. Ian Oliver's credentials are indisputable and his advice indispensable; Boxing Fitness will get you in the best shape of your life. Of particular appeal to readers interested in health, fitness, and boxing training.

The book explores battle narratives in Herodotus's Histories, emphasizing their connection to mid-fifth-century wisdom performance culture. It argues that the narratives of Salamis and Plataea are shaped by Athenian biases and ideologies, while the Thermopylae account resonates with the audience at the Pythian Festival. This analysis highlights how cultural contexts influence historical storytelling and audience perception in ancient Greece.