The Games
Narrated by Napoleon Ryan
- Released
- July 26, 2016
- Length
- 18 hrs 23 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Tantor Audio
Renowned sportswriter David Goldblatt provides a comprehensive history of the Olympics, tracing their evolution from their revival in Athens in 1896 to the modern day. The book highlights key moments of athletic achievement and examines the Games' role in international conflicts, social struggles, and cultural shifts, including issues of gender, race, and ethnicity. Goldblatt's account offers an insightful exploration of how the Olympics mirror broader societal changes across history.
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