Bibliograph

Modern Olympic games, Haydn Middleton

Type

Label

Modern Olympic games, Haydn Middleton

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Modern Olympic games

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

154683433

Responsibility statement

Haydn Middleton

Series statement

Middleton, Haydn

Summary

Explores the development of the modern Olympic games from their inception in 1896, discussing location, logistics, rituals, events, and who is allowed to participate

Table Of Contents

Bring back the games! -- The games roll on: 1900-1936 -- Truly global olympics: 1948-1996 -- The 21st century -- Who gets the games? -- Global village -- The marathon: ancient meets modern -- Which sports? -- Olympic traditions -- Men only? -- For the love of sports -- Ice-cold olympics -- Glossary

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification