The Olympics: A History of the Modern Games

by Allen Guttmann

Book Overview

This second edition of Guttmann's critically acclaimed history discusses the intended and actual effects of the modern Olympic Games from 1896 to 2000. The glories and fiascoes, the triumphs and tragedies--Guttmann weaves them all into a vivid and entertaining social history. As Guttmann shows, politics has always been one of the Olympics' major events. He also delves into the colorful history of the athletics, from the Paris marathon course that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252070461
• ISBN13: 9780252070464
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.9" x 6.0"