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

by V. Girginov, Vassil Girginov, Jim Parry

Book Overview

An awesome festival of sporting excellence and competition, the Olympic Games have now evolved into a major international event with great cultural, political, economic and social importance.

The Olympic Games Explained is an introductory guide to the history and meaning of the four-yearly phenomenon that is the modern Olympic Games. The book provides a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from its Ancient Greek origins through the beginnings...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415346045
• ISBN13: 9780415346047
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.2"