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THE AUSTERITY OLYMPICS - WHEN THE GAMES CAME TO LONDON IN 1948

THE AUSTERITY OLYMPICS - WHEN THE GAMES CAME TO LONDON IN 1948

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A look at the London Olympic Games of 1948, put on in the context of post-war rationing and thriftiness.

8vo. 350pp. Dust-wrapper, very good.

Date
2008
Publisher
Aurum
Author
Janie HAMPTON

£8.00 (Code: 81217)

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