The Olympics A History of the Modern Games |
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| Author:
| Guttmann, Allen |
| Series title: | Illinois History of Sports Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-252-02725-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $91.99 |
Book Description:
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This second edition of Guttmann's critically acclaimed history discusses the intended and actual effects of the modern Olympic Games, from 1896 to 2000, recounting the memorable and significant athletic events of the Olympics in terms of their social and political impact.
This second edition of Guttmann's critically acclaimed history discusses the intended and actual effects of the modern Olympic Games, from 1896 to 2000, recounting the memorable and significant athletic events of the Olympics in terms of their social and political impact.