Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920

Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9781137498625
ISBN-13 : 1137498625
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Book Synopsis Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 by : Luke J. Harris

Download or read book Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 written by Luke J. Harris and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 focuses upon the presentation and descriptions of identity that are presented through the depictions of the Olympics in the national press. This book breaks Britain down into its four nations and presents the debates that were present within their national press.


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