The Olympic Games Explained: A Student Guide to the Evolution of the Modern Olympic Games

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Psychology Press (2005)
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This new student textbook explores the history and meaning of the modern Olympic Games, providing a comprehensive overview of 'Olympism' from the Ancient Greeks origins through to the beginnings of the International Olympic Committee.

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