Swifter, higher, stronger
Subtitle: a photographic history of the Summer Olympics
By: by Sue Macy ; foreword by Bob Costas
Contributors: Costas, Bob, 1952-; National Geographic Society (U.S.)
Publisher: National Geographic
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9780792266679; 9780792269809
Subjects: Olympics; Pictorial works; History
Description: A detailed look at the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, through their rebirth in nineteenth century France, to the present, highlighting the contributions of individuals to the Games' success and popularity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The games reborn; title: Women dig in their heels; title: Breakthrough athletes; title: Controversies cast a shadow; title: Unlikely heroes; title: Appendix: Olympic almanac.