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The Olympics, a history of the modern games

Allen Guttmann

(Illinois history of sport)

University of Illinois Press, c1992

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Glories and fiascos, triumphs and tragedies, records and near misses--all are included in this vivid history of the modern Olympics. Using as a backdrop the athletic events that draw television viewing audiences in the billions, Guttmann has written an interpretive social history of the games. 19 illustrations.

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Details

  • NCID
    BA17099957
  • ISBN
    • 0252017013
  • LCCN
    91032631
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Urbana [Ill.]
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 191 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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