History Of The Olympic Games: Ancient And Modern

""History Of The Olympic Games: Ancient And Modern"" is a comprehensive book that delves into the origins and evolution of the Olympic Games. Written by author Hugh Harlan, the book explores the history of the Games from their ancient Greek roots to their modern-day global phenomenon. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the political and social context in which the Games were founded, the various sports and events that have been included over the years, and the controversies and scandals that have arisen throughout the Games' history. Harlan also examines the cultural significance of the Games, exploring how they have been used to promote national pride, foster international cooperation, and celebrate human achievement. With detailed research and insightful analysis, ""History Of The Olympic Games: Ancient And Modern"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of sports, culture, and society.""Together With Official Olympic And World Records And Proposed Program Of Tenth Olympiad.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.