The Olympics

by Stephen Halliday

Who reprimanded Hitler during the 1936 Olympic Games? When did the Olympic event "shin kicking" get banned? Which Shakespearean play refers to the Olympic Games? Who was the first official cheat in 388BC?

Find the answers to these and many other intriguing aspects of the Olympic Games in this absorbing collection of stories and trivia.

"Amazing & Extraordinary Facts: The Olympics" reveals the beguiling stories behind the well-known history of the Games. It delves into the ancient origins in Greece, the modern predecessors to the Games from the 17th century onwards, and the little-known facts behind the Olympics in the modern era. As the "Greatest Show on Earth" graces the City of London, it is the time to swot up on the hidden history and unusual facts behind the Olympic Games, past and present.

Genres: Sports, Nonfiction

144 pages, Hardcover

First published March 9, 2012

Reviews

[Alexa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, but not incredibly well-written. Halliday writes with a British audience in mind, which makes some parts a bit confusing. I love commas, but the man needs to learn the power of the em-dash.

[Ronald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great, little book! Written by a Brit, so naturally a little heavy in England successes and stories, but covers enough of the games to make it very worthwhile.