The Olympic Games Explained: A Student Guide to the Evolution of the Modern Olympic Games

By Vassil Girginov and Jim Parry

Book Overview

This student textbook explores the history and meaning of the modern Olympic Games, providing a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from the Ancient Greeks origins through to the beginnings of the International Olympic Committee.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415346037
• ISBN13: 9780415346030
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.4"