Historical Dictionary Of The Olympic Movement
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Historical Dictionary Of The Olympic Movement
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Author : Ian Buchanan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Historical Dictionary Of The Olympic Movement written by Ian Buchanan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
Offers a multitude of hard-to-find facts on the important people, events, and organizations involved in the Olympic movement.
Historical Dictionary Of The Modern Olympic Movement
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Author : John Ellis Findling
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 1996-02-28
Historical Dictionary Of The Modern Olympic Movement written by John Ellis Findling and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-02-28 with Social Science categories.
The first "Games of the Modern Era" were celebrated in Athens in 1896 and have grown from a quaint idea of the 1890s to a major world happening. It is a testament to the founders of the Games that the ideals upon which the Olympic Movement was founded have continued throughout the years and will be carried into the next century in Sydney, Australia. Valued for their idealism and revered for the moral code they demonstrate in heroic sporting contests, the Olympic Games are the foremost sporting event in the world. Divided into sections of the Summer Games and the Winter Games, this unique reference work shows the historical context in which each of the Olympic Games has taken place. The book includes chronologically arranged entries on each of the Games from 1896 to the Centennial Games planned for 1996, the Olympic Games planned for 1998 in Nagano, Japan and the year 2000 in Sydney.
Historical Dictionary Of Track And Field
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Author : Peter Matthews
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2012
Historical Dictionary Of Track And Field written by Peter Matthews and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
While the earliest evidence of organized running can be traced back to Egypt in 3800 BCE, the modern sport of track and field evolved from rural games and church and folk festivals, and rules were drawn up in the final quarter of the 19th century in those advanced societies where enough people had the leisure time to indulge their fancies. Today, in addition to the running events, track and field includes such events as the high jump, pole vault, long jump, shot, discus, javelin, hammer, and decathlon. The Historical Dictionary of Track and Field covers the history of this sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of track and field.
Historical Dictionary Of The Olympic Movement
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Author : John Grasso
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2015-05-14
Historical Dictionary Of The Olympic Movement written by John Grasso and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-14 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Olympic Movement began with the Ancient Olympic Games, which were held in Greece on the Peloponnesus peninsula at Olympia, Greece. It is not clear why the Greeks instituted this quadrennial celebration in the form of an athletic festival. The recorded history of the Ancient Olympic Games begins in 776 B.C., although it is suspected that the Games had been held for several centuries by that time. The Games were conducted as religious celebrations in honor of the god Zeus, and it is known that Olympia was a shrine to Zeus from about 1000 B.C. In modern time The Olympic Movement attempts to bring all the nations of the world together in a series of multisport festivals, the Olympic Games, seeking to use sport as a means to promote internationalism and peace. This fifth edition of Historical Dictionary of The Olympic Movement covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on the history, philosophy, and politics of the Olympics, major organizations, the various sports, the participating countries, and especially the athletes. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about The Olympic Movement.
Encyclopedia Of The Modern Olympic Movement
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Author : John E. Findling
language : en
Publisher: Greenwood
Release Date : 2004
Encyclopedia Of The Modern Olympic Movement written by John E. Findling and has been published by Greenwood this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Jeux olympiques - Histoire - Encyclopédies categories.
This unique book provides information on the events surrounding the Olympics, such as political controversies, scandals, tragedies, economic issues, and peripheral incidents.
Historical Dictionary Of Competitive Swimming
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Author : John Lohn
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2010
Historical Dictionary Of Competitive Swimming written by John Lohn and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Historical Dictionary of Competitive Swimming examines the sport since its inception as an athletic event through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and appendixes that detail Olympic and World Championships medal winners. The dictionary section contains more than 500 cross-referenced entries on individuals, major competitions, competitive strokes, and countries that have enjoyed significant success in the sport. --Book Jacket.
Historical Dictionary Of Skiing
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Author : E. John B. Allen
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2012
Historical Dictionary Of Skiing written by E. John B. Allen and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with History categories.
Skiing is one of the oldest modes of transportation known, predating the wheel with dated artifacts to prove its pedigree. Skiing for sport, however, did not become common until about 150 years ago. The first Winter Olympic Games, held in Chamonix, France in 1924, were the first to introduce skiing as a competition. Events were held in both ski jumping and cross-country skiing. With advances in technology and increased leisure time, the popularity of skiing as a sport has risen exponentially since it was first introduced. The Historical Dictionary of Skiing relates the history of the sport through a comprehensive alphabetical dictionary with detailed, cross-referenced entries on key figures, places, competitions, and governing bodies within the sport. Author E. John B. Allen introduces the reader to the history of skiing through a detailed chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes and an extensive bibliography. This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing.
Historical Dictionary Of Cycling
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Author : Bill Mallon
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2011-09-09
Historical Dictionary Of Cycling written by Bill Mallon and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-09 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Historical Dictionary of Cycling takes a closer look at the sport, as well as discussing the use of bicycles as a means of fitness, touring, and commuting. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, photos, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on cycling's two main disciplines—road and track—as well as brief overviews of the other forms of cycling. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about cycling.
Historical Dictionary Of Figure Skating
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Author : James R. Hines
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2011-04-22
Historical Dictionary Of Figure Skating written by James R. Hines and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-22 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Historical Dictionary of Figure Skating relates the history of the sport through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 800 cross-referenced dictionary entries on hundreds of skaters, past and present, but also on skating countries, governing bodies, skating disciplines, technical elements, skating styles, and many other subjects. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the history of figure skating.
Historical Dictionary Of Tennis
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Author : John Grasso
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2011-09-16
Historical Dictionary Of Tennis written by John Grasso and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-16 with Reference categories.
The sport of tennis has been played in one form or another for more than 800 years. It can trace its roots to games played by monks in the 12th century. Through the years the game has evolved from one in which the ball was struck with the hands to the modern game in which rackets are used to propel the ball in excess of 150 miles per hour. From the sport of the elite to the sport played by elite athletes, tennis has grown immensely in the past 135 years and it remains one of the few sporting pastimes thatis played extensively by people of all ages and all nationalities. The Historical Dictionary of Tennis presents a comprehensive history of the game through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, photos, and over 500 cross-referenceddictionary entries on places, teams, terminology, and people, including Arthur Ashe, Björn Borg, Don Budge, Chris Evert, Roger Federer, Billie Jean King, Rod Laver, Suzanne Lenglen, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal, Martina Navratilova, and Bill Tilden. Appendixes of the members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the Major Championships of Tennis, and the Olympic games are included. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about tennis.