The official history of the Olympic Games and the IOC : Athens to Beijing, 1894-2008
The dramatic account of the dual history of the worlds foremost sporting spectacle. The story of the re-creation of the Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin, of the often controversial fortunes of the governing body, together with the highs and lows of the Olympics themselves
History
592 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
9781845961596, 1845961595
183917051
Rev. and updated ed. of: Athens to Athens : the official history of the Olympic Games and the IOC, 1894-2004
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