The World of Olympics looks at the Olympics from a worldwide perspective. It covers nations across the globe that come together to compete, as well as past host

Surveys the origins and growth of the Olympics and how it became a truly international event, describes the games held on different continents and the accomplis

Anticipating the 2004 Games in Athens, this book offers an opportunity to revitalize the role of sports around the world.

The Olympic Games is unquestionably the greatest sporting event in the world, with billions of viewers across the globe. How did the Olympics evolve into this m

Describes the history, ideals, events, and heroes of the Olympic Games, with an emphasis on the Summer Olympics.