The Olympics

Download or Read eBook The Olympics PDF written by Allen Guttmann and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.

Author	: Allen Guttmann
Publisher	: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages	: 254
Release	: 2002
ISBN-10	: 0252070461
ISBN-13	: 9780252070464
Rating	: 4/5 (61 Downloads)

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Book Synopsis The Olympics by : Allen Guttmann

Book excerpt: Traces the history of the modern Olympics from 1896 to 2000, contrasting the ideal of the game with the often politicized reality.

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