Swifter, higher, stronger a photographic history of the Summer Olympics

A detailed look at the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, through their rebirth in nineteenth century France, to the present, highlighting the contributions of individuals to the Games' success and popularity.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Macy, Sue
Corporate Author: National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Other Authors: Costas, Bob, 1952-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2004.
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Summary:A detailed look at the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, through their rebirth in nineteenth century France, to the present, highlighting the contributions of individuals to the Games' success and popularity.
Physical Description:96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0792266676
Author Notes:Sue Macy is the award-winning author of Bull's-Eye: A Photobiography of Annie Oakley; Winning Ways: A Photohistory of American Women in Sports; A Whole New Ball Game: The Story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League; and Freeze Frame: A Photographic History of the Winter Olympics. She lives in Englewood, NJ.