An Armchair Guide to the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympic Games Including Event Venues, Sports, Medal Tables, and More

By: Sand, Charlene

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This book provides comprehensive information about the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympic Games. The 1924 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VIII Olympiad, was celebrated in Paris, France. The home city of Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern games, was selected over bids of Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro, and Rome. The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was celebrated in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Read about the event's venues, sports, medal tables, and much more.


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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1276158149
• ISBN13: 9781276158145
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 9.7"