De olympiske lege, verdens største sportsbegivenhed, har gennem tiden budt på sensationer og højdepunkter, når sportsudøverne får opfyldt deres drømme om at nå til tops og vinde guld. Også... Læs mere
OS i München skulle ha gått till historien som en fredlig kamp mellan världens bästa atleter. För första gången sedan andra världskriget skulle de Olympiska spelen hållas i... Læs mere
Sports, and in particular the Olympic Games, are enjoying a rapid increase in interest among social... Læs mere
Sports, and in particular the Olympic Games, are enjoying a rapid increase in interest among social... Læs mere
Award-winning journalist Gillard took up where they left off to expose the tangled web of chief executives, big banks, politicians and dirty money... Læs mere
In 1968, Mexico prepared to host the Olympic games amid growing civil unrest. In this study of the afterlives of the '68 Movement, the author explores how urban... Læs mere
The 1972 Munich Olympics - remembered almost exclusively for the devastating terrorist attack on the Israeli team - were intended to showcase the... Læs mere
An exciting series that provides students with direct access to the ancient world by offering new translations of extracts from its key texts.
A readable historical account of each of the modern Olympics since 1896, with special reference to British involvement and to British gold medallists.
Highlights the intersection of sports with the historical, political, and social climate of 1968. This study is suitable for those interested in US history, Latin American history, sports history, and Olympic history.
The 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City were remarkable for the convergence of trends in world history. Mexican leaders were hoping to... Læs mere