The Olympics A Very Peculiar History |
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| Author:
| Arscott, David |
| ISBN: | 978-1-910706-19-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2016 |
| Publisher: | Book House
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $7.95 |
Book Description:
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The Olympics tells the epic and eventful story of one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting events in the world: the Olympic games. This irreverent and entertaining history explores every aspect of the global competition, from its origins in ancient Greece to the iconic participants of modern times, such as Muhammad Ali and Usain Bolt. An A-to-Z of great Olympics covers all the sporting superstars.
The Olympics tells the epic and eventful story of one of the oldest and most prestigious sporting events in the world: the Olympic games. This irreverent and entertaining history explores every aspect of the global competition, from its origins in ancient Greece to the iconic participants of modern times, such as Muhammad Ali and Usain Bolt. An A-to-Z of great Olympics covers all the sporting superstars.