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The Olympics: A History of the Modern Games - Illinois History of Sports
Allen Guttmann
Politics has always been an integral part of the Olympics. This title discusses the intended and actual meaning of the modern Olympic Games, from 1896 to 2000. It demonstrates that the modern games were revived to propagate a political message and continue to serve political purposes.
248 pages, Illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | January 9, 2002 |
| ISBN13 | 9780252070464 |
| Publishers | University of Illinois Press |
| Pages | 248 |
| Dimensions | 156 × 228 × 19 mm · 414 g |
| Language | English |
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