A Passion for Victory: The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern Times
Book Description
From the barefoot races of 8th century BC to the underwater obstacle courses in the early 20th century to the high-tension Berlin Games preceding World War II, the Olympics have always been exciting dramas of athletic prowess and human interest. In A Passion for Victory, award-winning author Benson Bobrick tells the details of the captivating story of the Olympic Games, starting with their incept... More
Book Information
Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Binding | Hardcover (4 editions) |
Reading Level | Young Adults |
# of Pages | 160 |
ISBN-10 | 0375868690 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0375868696 |
Publication Date | 06/26/2012 |
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