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A Passion for Victory
The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern times
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The captivating story of the Olympic Games, starting with their inception in Ancient Greece, leading up to our modern day Olympics, and ending with the 1948 games.
Imprint:
New York - Alfred A Knopf
Pages:
143
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9780375868696, 0375868690, 9780375968693, 0375968695
Language:
English
Notes:
"A Borzoi book."
Includes bibliographical references (p. 128-136) and index
Chronology -- Prologue -- The games begin -- Sport in the ancient world -- The new Olympic movement -- Uncertain footing -- The Games gain ground -- Athletic politics -- Epilogue -- Appendix: the Olympic medal record, year by year
Includes bibliographical references (p. 128-136) and index
Chronology -- Prologue -- The games begin -- Sport in the ancient world -- The new Olympic movement -- Uncertain footing -- The Games gain ground -- Athletic politics -- Epilogue -- Appendix: the Olympic medal record, year by year
Statement of responsibility:
Benson Bobrick
Characteristics:
xvi, 143 p. :,ill. ;,25 cm
Author (Original Script):
Bobrick, Benson
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Add a CommentJust in time for the Olympics! Includes Olympic medal records dating back to 1896!