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Olympics : from ancient Greece to the present day 48 p. : col. ill., maps Cover subtitle: From Ancient Greece to the present day
Summary:
A sumptuous recreation of the Olympic story, from its ancient origin to modern times. The narrative runs from city to city, exploring the impact of the Games on each host nation as well as the key social, political and cultural events of the time. Woven into this narrative are all the major sporting highlights, facts and record-breakers Through time