Treasures of the Olympic Games
English Text.
London, 2008; hardback, cm 31x28.
ISBN: 1-84442-035-3
- EAN13: 9781844420353
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Weight: 1.78 kg
An official Olympic Museum publication, this celebrates the Olympic Games in a glorious format, with 200 colour photos and 25 removable facsimiles of rare memorabilia. Published in time for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in August, it's a treasure trove of a book that allows readers to own a slice of history, and also includes a DVD of dramatic moments. Covers everything from the original games in 776 BC to their revival in 1896 and the 24 subsequent competitions, beautifully capturing a wealth of sporting achievement.