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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
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages160
ISBN-100375868690
ISBN-13978-0375868696
Publication Date06/26/2012
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About Benson Bobrick (Author) : Benson Bobrick is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Benson Bobrick is Fight for Freedom: The American Revolutionary War.
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