Passion for Victory The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern Times

Name: Passion for Victory The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern Times
Price: 5.49 USD
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9780375872525

ISBN-10: 0375872523

ISBN-13: 9780375872525

Edition: N/A

Authors: Benson Bobrick

List price: $16.99

30 day, 100% satisfaction guarantee!

Marketplace

3 new & used from $5.49

what's this?

Rush Rewards U
Members Receive:

You have reached 400 XP and carrot coins. That is the daily max!

Description:

From the barefoot races of 8th century BC to the underwater obstacle courses in the early 20th century to the high-tension Berlin Games preceding World War II, the Olympics have always been exciting dramas of athletic prowess and human interest. In A Passion for Victory, award-winning author Benson Bobrick tells the details of the captivating story of the Olympic Games, starting with their inception in Ancient Greece. This wonderfully readable narrative is rich with anecdotes and profiles of athletes and weaves in important historical events to create a complete picture of each installment of the Games. This thorough account of an international fixation is gripping, poignant, and…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Publication date: 1/7/2014
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 8.00" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.364
Language: English

Benson Bobrick holds a doctorate in English & Comparative Literature from Columbia University & is the author of six previous books. He lives in Brattleboro, Vermont.