Swifter, higher, stronger : a photographic history of the Summer Olympics

Macy, Sue.

Book 2008

A detailed look at the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, through their rebirth in nineteenth century France, to the present, highlighting the contributions of the individuals to their success and popularity.

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ISBN:

9781426302909
1426302908

Description:

96 pages : illustrations (some color), color map

Notes:

"Updated for the 2008 summer Olympics"--Cover
Includes bibliographical references (page 93), Internet addresses and index
LSC 22.00

Contents:

Photo gallery: Competing
The games reborn
Women dig in their heels
Breakthrough athletes
Photo gallery: Excelling
Controversies cast a shadow
Unlikely heroes
Photo gallery: Celebrating
Olympic almanac

LCCN:

2003014079

Control Number:

222294

Other Authors:

Costas, Bob, 1952-
National Geographic Society (U.S.)

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