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THE BRITISH OLYMPICS - BRITAIN'S OLYMPIC HERITAGE 1612-2012

THE BRITISH OLYMPICS - BRITAIN

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A history of the culture of Olympics in Britain published in advance of London 2012, including accounts of the previous Games of 1908 and 1948 plus an examination of other events, starting with the Cotswold 'Olympicks' of 1612 and illustrated with nice archival imagery.

8vo. 200pp. Paperback. Very good condition. 

Date
2011
Publisher
English Heritage
Author
Martin POLLEY

£9.00 (Code: 86332)

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